Small Foot Stool French
2010s French Modern Stools
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Footstools
Textile, Acrylic
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Footstools
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s French Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Etching, Paper
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Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Dining Room Tables
Birch
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Steel
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Stools
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stools
Tapestry
20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Gueridon
Wood
Antique 1880s European Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools
Linen, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Alabaster
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Dry Bars
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Oak
Antique 1890s French Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Stools
Rope, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1820s French Biedermeier Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Other, Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Footstools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Unknown Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Footstools
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Footstools
Wood, Wool, Cotton
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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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