Chinoiserie Footstool
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Footstools
Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Footstools
Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Paper
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Prints
Paper
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Canvas
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie End Tables
Marble
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Footstools
Hardwood
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Footstools
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s American Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Giltwood
20th Century Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Chinoiserie Benches
Cotton
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Upholstery, Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Statues
Terracotta
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Footstools
Tapestry, Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Footstools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Footstools
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Footstools
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Stools
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Raffia, Chenille, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Footstools
Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century English Footstools
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Brass
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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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