Tiger Stool
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Fabric, Wood
2010s German Stools
Spruce
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
2010s South Korean Stools
Cotton, Silk
Vintage 1970s English Hollywood Regency Stools
Beech
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Rococo Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Late Victorian Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Leather
20th Century American Stools
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birdseye Maple
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools
Wood
Antique 1890s American Footstools
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Walnut
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Textile, Silk
2010s South Korean Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic, Acrylic, Paper, Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Silk, Textile
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic, Acrylic, Paper, Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Benches
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Ebony
Early 2000s Stools
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Stools
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Horn, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Thread, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Faux Bamboo
20th Century British Jacobean Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Oak
20th Century American Stools
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
20th Century Italian British Colonial Stools
Terracotta
Vintage 1980s Unknown Biedermeier Stools
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Stools
Walnut
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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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