$380
H 6.7 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Danish, Mid-20th Century, Carved Oak Footstool with Red Leather Seat, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant antique-style stool or footstool, this piece features a finely carved wooden frame and
Metal
1950s Moroccan Camel Stool Red Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Moroccan camel stool with original vintage red leather cushion. Faded embossed graphics, some
Brass
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri
Leather
$1,803 / set
H 13.39 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
1950s Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Design Leather Stools
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s pair of Swedish Scandinavian design leather stools.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Lion Leather Footstool, circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage Dimitri Omersa lion footstool with light wear and patina on the leather consistent with
Leather
$1,800
H 16 in W 10 in D 33 in
Vintage Leather Rhino Footstools by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s priced per item
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Buchanan, MI
Vintage Leather Rhino Footstools by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s priced per item would look amazing
Leather
$3,131 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Set of chrome tubular Leather Design Lounge Chair and Footstool -1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
few pieces produced - Leather with patina,seat part of armchair repaired - Measures of footstool: 60 x
Steel, Chrome
$1,995
H 18.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Footstool / Ottoman in Solid Teak & Leather by Edmond J. Spence, USA, c. 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Deland, FL
1950s design. Constructed in rich teak, the stool features a warm, tastefully aged patina that enhances
Leather, Teak
$1,800
H 16.25 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Modern, Black Leatherette, Stained Wood, Ottoman or Footstool, Denmark, 1950s A mid-century
Faux Leather, Wood
$17,170
H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck
Leather, Teak
1950s "Egg" Armchair and Footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
End of 1950s pivoting "Egg" armchair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, with metal foot and tan
Metal
1950´s Reupholstered Danish Footstool in Oak and Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Reupholstered Danish footstool in oak and black leather Danish footstool from the 1950
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 12.41 in W 26.38 in D 8.67 in
1950's Abercrombie & Fitch Dimitri Omersa Rhinoceros Brown Leather Footstool
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1950's Abercrombie & Fitch
Leather
Sold
H 11.03 in W 20.08 in D 7.09 in
1950s Rhino Original Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Footstool Must See
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this absolutely sublime original 1950s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather
Leather
Sold
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 7.49 in
1950s Hand-Dyed Leather Liberty’s of London Rhinoceros Footstool or Ornament
By Liberty of London
Located in London, England
A wonderful, well-made, unusual and rare, Liberty’s of London, Omersa style, hand-dyed leather
Leather
Rhino Footstool by Dimitri Omersa, United Kingdom, 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rhino Footstool by Dimitri Omersa, a vintage gem straight from the 1950s. In solid dark brown
Leather
Pair of French 1950's Pierre Lotier Foot Stools
Located in New York, NY
1950's French Pierre Lotier black leather top foot stools with decorative nailheads.
Leather, Wood
Leather Bull by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty, circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Gloucester, GB
1950s - 55cm long x 37cm tall x 26cm wide Omersa & Co It seems that the first leather pig came
Leather
1950s French Faux Leather Steel Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s French faux leather steel stool.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
Stool, Model 78a In Rosewood With Black Leather Niels O. Møller From 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool is a Model 78a made of rosewood with black leather, designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L
Rosewood
Stool Designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather.
Leather, Hemp, Beech
Set of 3 German vintage stools from the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 3 vintage stools from the 50s in well preserved original vinyl cover.
Faux Leather, Wood
Leather Bull Footstool by Dimitri Omersa, Circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Gloucester, GB
Leather bull footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1950s - Made from pig skin - By Dimitri Omersa
Leather
Sold
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Armchairs with Footstool Springs Leather Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs with footstool. Springs padding, leather cushions, fabric upholstery
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 36.62 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
appreciated furniture designer Børge Mogensen for manufacturer Fredericia, 1950's Denmark. Mogensen was one
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Vintage Leather Rhino Footstool by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A leather rhino ottoman/footstool by Abercombie & Fitch, circa 1950s. Thick brown leather with
Leather
Leather Bull Footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Gloucester, GB
Leather bull footstool by Dimitri Omersa Circa 1950s - Made from pig skin - By Dimitri Omersa
Leather
Sold
H 14.75 in W 20.75 in D 14.75 in
Danish 1950s Rosewood and Leather Ottoman or Footstool by Spøttrup Møbelfabrik
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
leather cushion in black well worn patinated leather. A great Danish midcentury design that could be
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 10.63 in
Exquisite circa 1950's Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Pig Stool Liberty's Omersa
By Liberty of London, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1950’s
Leather
Elegant 1950s Footstool by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn
By Carlo Gahrn, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Footstool in dark-stained teak and newly upholstered in soft black leather. Designed by Ib Kofod
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 37.21 in W 25.79 in D 34.45 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
stylish detail is the upholstered headrest that is attached to the seat by leather straps. The stool, with
Metal
Spanish Leather and Oak Folding Stool, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid wooden folding stool with thick saddle leather seating and metal nails. The wood has a
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1950s Footstools with Original Vinyl Covering
Located in Kent, GB
An unusual pair of 1950s faux leather stools.
Faux Leather
Sold
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Black Leatherette and Teak Footstool Pair by Bröderna Andersson, 1950s, Sweden
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Sweden, 1950s. Practical in every occasion both as an extra chair or a foot stool to rest your legs
Teak, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Tubular Footstool by Gebroeders de Wit, 1950s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Westmaas, NL
This tubular footstool is made by the Dutch brothers de Wit during the 1950s. Their company was
Chrome
Jens Risom Stool, U.S.A, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jens Risom 'Floating' stool. Walnut base has been refinished. New tufted leather seat.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 34.65 in
Børge Mogensen BM-2254 Reclining Armchair and Footstool, Denmark, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950s. Fully restored with new cane seat & back and new upholstery in Moon
Leather, Wool, Cane, Oak
$234,443Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,569 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$4,005 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$2,140 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,372 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...
Bouclé, Maple
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.