Vintage Footrest
20th Century Vintage Footrest
Iron
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Footrest
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footrest
Metal
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Footrest
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Footrest
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Footrest
Bamboo, Wicker
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Leather, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Footrest
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Brass, Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Wrought Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Footrest
Reed
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric, Foam
20th Century Austrian French Provincial Vintage Footrest
Beech
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Chrome
1940s French Louis Philippe Vintage Footrest
Velvet, Beech
1970s French Vintage Footrest
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Footrest
Velvet, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
1950s American Vintage Footrest
Rattan
20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Vintage Footrest
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1980s Italian Vintage Footrest
Metal
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Footrest
Suede, Wood
1970s Swedish Vintage Footrest
Fabric
1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Footrest
Oak
1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Leather, Wood
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Suede
1950s French Vintage Footrest
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Footrest
Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Velvet, Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Footrest
Chrome
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Footrest
Elm
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Footrest
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Wrought Iron
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Footrest
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Footrest
Leather, Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Footrest
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Footrest
Upholstery, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Vintage Footrest
Foam
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Metal
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Footrest
Leather
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Footrest
Faux Leather, Plastic
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Rattan
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Footrest
Fabric
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Footrest
Metal
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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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