18c Stool
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Ash, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Ash, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century English Footstools
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Footstools
Wood, Paint
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
C Print
1860s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Canvas, Pastel, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
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2010s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plaster
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Chestnut
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Antique 18th Century Stools
Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Side Tables
Birch, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cord, Wood, Teak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo
Antique 18th Century Stools
Elm
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Footstools
Textile, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Side Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Stools
Metal
1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Cotton, Lacquer, Linen, Rattan, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings
Watercolor
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
18c Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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