19th Century Bar Stools
Antique Mid-19th Century American Stools
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Colonial Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Stools
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Louis XVI Stools
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Bentwood
1990s American Regency Stools
Fabric, Wood
2010s European Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Stools
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut, Wood
Antique 1870s French Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Suede, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Thread, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1880s French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1720s English Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Asian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Gothic Revival Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Musical Instruments
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Feathers
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Country Stools
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English George III Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Central American Historical Memorabilia
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese More Carpets
Linen, Silk
Antique 1830s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
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.
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