Saddle Seat
20th Century English George II Stools
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather
2010s Stools
Copper
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
2010s Stools
Lacquer
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Stools
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Muslin, Gesso
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English George III Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
2010s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Hickory, Wicker
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Irish Country Stools
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Windsor Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Yew
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Stools
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1830s English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Pine
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Wood, Hickory
20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Primitive Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Toys and Dolls
Metal
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Saddle Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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