Vintage Cosco Step Stool Counter Chair, Circa 1950s
By Cosco
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century antique white Cosco step stool chair. Good condition. The chair steps pull out smoothly as it should and back into place.
Metal
$21,500 / item
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bar stool, bar chair, brass chair, brass stool.
Brass
Vitra Stool-Tool in Light Grey by Konstantin Grcic, 2016
By Konstantin Grcic, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
These items are only available in the United States. With its step-like platforms, Stool-Tool unites chair and table in a single object.
Plastic
Vitra Stool-Tool in Poppy Red by Konstantin Grcic, 2016
By Konstantin Grcic, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
These items are only available in the United States. With its step-like platforms, Stool-Tool unites chair and table in a single object.
Plastic
Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Pragmatic yet whimsical, this delightful set of chair steps is a unique piece of metamorphic furniture. Made in France at the turn of the century, the seemingly simple country chair ...
Wood
Uniquely Formed Chair / Stepping Stool
Located in Culver City, CA
Chair / stepping stool, unique form.
Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
The transforming chair/step stool has been around since the 1700s and continues to be useful to this day.
Poplar, Paint
Original, Vintage Wooden Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage wooden seating. Vintage wooden step stool. Seat height is 23".
Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese stand. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. Originally used as a stepping stone, Please use it as a display stand. The beautiful...
Cedar
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H 24.61 in W 20.08 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1860s-1900s/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese stepping stone. It can also be used as a chair or stool.
Cedar
Sold
H 14.77 in W 23.04 in D 10.63 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Stool / Chair Stepping Stone / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden stepping stone. It is made of cedar wood. For a long period of time, traces that have been restored many times remain, creating a deep and quaint atm...
Wood, Cedar
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H 25.4 in W 25.2 in D 17.92 in
Japanese Old Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Chair Stool Wabisabi Stepping Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese stand. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) The material is cedar. Originally used as a stepping stone, Please use it as a display stand. The be...
Cedar
Sold
H 24.02 in W 17.72 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1900-1945/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
Cedar
19th Century Chinese Children's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century Chinese administrator's Children's chairs with perfect proportions. Pagoda Red Collection #: DVB002 Keywords: Chairs, stool, step stool, bench, children...
Elm
Step Stool Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Step Stool Chair
Brass
Midcentury Bar Stool, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condicion Made in Czechoslovakia 1970s Seat diameter 31 cm
Metal
$4,500
H 17.5 in Dm 13 in
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Artist Workshop Stool after Prouve Olson Odelberg AB
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This stool design seems to be an exact replica of the one Jean Prouve did for Odelberg Olsen AB in 1930. However this stool has a Russian label with the logo of the Tsiolkovsky State...
Steel
$129 / item
H 19.291 in W 23.228 in D 17.717 in
1950s Vintage Mullica Industrial French Stacking High Stools
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s vintage Mullica industrial French stacking high stools, various quantities available. 950’s vintage Mullica industrial French stacking high stools – various quantities availabl...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern French Primitive 4-Legs Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern French primitive 4-legs wooden stool, 1950s Very good condition with very nice Patina.
Wood
Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya. Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63). Hand-sculpted chair in brass.
Brass
Tabouret vintage en chêne massif des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Tabouret vintage des années 50 60, en bois de chêne massif, superbe assise dans le goût de Charlotte Perriand, pieds compas travaillés, très bon état général avec quelques signes du ...
Wood
Modernist French stool from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A charming little French stool from the 1950s, with all the quiet character of honest, everyday modernism. The simple silhouette is elevated by its black-stained wooden frame—beautif...
Linen, Wood
$198Sale Price|55% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Original 1960s retro vintage French Painters Stool
Located in Markington, GB
Original 1960s french painters stool.
Metal
Flamed Gold Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Flamed Gold Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 60 x W 46 x H 78 cm Material: Stainless steel, carbon steel. Finish: thermal colored in Flamed Gold. Available...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid Century Umanoff Style Children's Swivel Stool
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a cute little children's swivel stool attributed to Arthur Umanoff, circa 1960s. It has been painted a vibrant blue for that certain pop of color. This robust little chair ...
Steel
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST STOOL or CHAIR, France 1950
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
Oak and Leather Stool or Occasional Chair, France 1950s–1960s. In the Spirit of Pierre Chapo, Jean Touret, Charlotte Perriand. Distinctive occasional chair in massiveoak, and natura...
Leather, Oak
1980's Bronze Desk Chair in the style of Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980s bronze chair in the style of Felix Agostini. France
Bronze
1930s Fischel Adjustable Stool /Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
By Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some sign of use - sturdy and stable - adjustable height-Labeled.
Wood
20th Century Wabi Sabi 4 Leg Stool, Germany circa 1930s or Older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This 20th century wabi sabi 4 leg workshop stool from Germany is an excellent example of this style. The piece has a round, rustic-looking seat made of wooden planks and is supported...
Wood
French Painted Wooden Side Stool, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Painted stool made circa 1950 French Thanks to its small height: 16.14 in. (41 cm), it is ideal to be used as a footboard to fetch objects in height. Good condition, solid ans sou...
Wood
Brass Adjustable Designer Chair, Modern Style, Mid-20th Century, 1970
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair. A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass, the seat can be set to 2 different heights either to suit a Bar or a Table ( very h...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm hand-rubbed finish. Dimensi...
Wood
$1,143 / item
H 41.34 in Dm 16.93 in
Beautiful 1970’s Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 green disks
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions:41,30...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,962 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Lawson-Fenning Griffin Chair, Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
By Schumacher, Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke 9 piece modular sectional sofa having a double-tufted back designed by Todd Merrill for a Samantha Todhunter design installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspi...
Brass
$900
H 44 in W 22 in D 22 in
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to pr...
Fiberglass, Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 36.5 in D 66 in
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Curved Wave Chaise Lounge Rocker Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall curved wave chaise lounge rocker. This piece was reupholstered in the 80's and will most certainly need to be redone. The walnut rocker base was also uphols...
Upholstery, Wood
Gold Lacquered Wooden Tray with Handles – Coral
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bold and playful, this lacquered wooden tray features a gold background adorned with a red coral motif. Finished with a smooth, glossy surface and practical cut-out handles, it’s per...
Wood
$1,049Sale Price|30% Off
W 108 in L 108 in
Handmade Woolen Flat Weave Rug, 9x9 Brown, Cream, Red Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Natural Vegetable Dyed Brown, Cream, Red And Mustard Geometric Indian Dhurrie - 9'x9' (270x270cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply ...
Wool
Two-Arm Chrome and Glass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist German Art Deco two-arm pendant from the 1930s. Chromed brass hardware with fabric covered stem and dark sand-colored blown glass diffusers. Very nice original condition wi...
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,700Sale Price|60% Off
H 32 in W 38 in D 18 in
1 French Art Deco Style Mirror Consoles or Vanity in Manner of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
1 extraordinary French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern style mirrored console or sofa table or vanity in the manner of Serge Roche with highest quality of design and craftsmanship. The...
Mirror
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 24.4 in D 20.1 in
ALO Modern Two-Drawer Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,830
W 50.01 in L 78.75 in
Mid-20th Century Geometric Beige, Yellow, Brown Flatweave Rug Dekolet Collection
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th century Geometric Swedish Beige, Yellow, Brown Flat-Weave Wool Rug - 127x200cm - Very good condition. A marvelous example of the iconic Scandinavian rugs crossword from the...
Wool
Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
By Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill Custom for a Samantha Todhunter installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspired by ...
Steel
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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