Spool Stool
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Stools
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Mexican Rustic Benches
Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Wood
20th Century English Tudor Benches
Brass
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century European Stools
Rattan, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
20th Century French Other Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Glass, Maple
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Stools
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1910s Dutch Early Victorian Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swiss Paintings
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique 17th Century English Stools
Antique 18th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Stools
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Northern Renaissance Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Oak
Antique 1870s English Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Upholstery, Linen
20th Century North American Rustic Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Oak, Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Ebony, Linen
20th Century American Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Stools
Plastic
Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Vintage 1940s Belgian Dining Room Tables
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Rattan
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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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