Embroidered Foot Stool
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wood, Wool
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Brass
20th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Balkan Modern Footstools
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Children's Furniture
Leather
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Italian Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pillows and Throws
Wool
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wood, Wool, Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Sideboards
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Benches
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Malachite, Metal, Chrome, Berlin Iron
Mid-20th Century Stools
Beech
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wool, Silk, Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1920s Asian Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Gold Leaf
1990s Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut, Beads, Ceramic, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Stools
Wool, Mahogany
20th Century Indian Footstools
Wood, Cotton, Silk
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Northern Renaissance Benches
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1890s Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Footstools
Leather
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024How many stools will fit at your 6-foot kitchen island depends on the width of the stools. Most counter-height stools are 16 to 20 inches wide. To determine the number that you can fit, divide 72 by the width measurement of your desired stool. For example, three 20-inch stools would fit along a 6-foot-long kitchen island on one side. Shop a wide variety of stools on 1stDibs.
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