Ancient Stool
Antique 17th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Walnut
2010s Indian Stools
Teak
Vintage 1950s European Stools
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Moroccan Stools
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Beech
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Maple
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Stone, Cement, Marble
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wenge
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Side Tables
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s International Style Living Room Sets
Steel, Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Recent Sales
2010s South Korean Minimalist Stools
Other
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Oak
20th Century Austrian Brutalist Stools
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
Paper
Antique 1850s Spanish Classical Roman Stools
Granite
Antique Early 1900s Tribal Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Stools
Onyx
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Stools
Maple
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Stools
Cowhide
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Balinese Organic Modern Tables
Late 20th Century American Egyptian Footstools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Furniture
20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Steel
20th Century European Center Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Stools
Wood, Bentwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Stools
Upholstery
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
2010s French Modern Stools
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Stools
Teak
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Stools
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Stools
20th Century Indonesian Stools
20th Century Unknown Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools
Burl
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Stools
Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1960s Danish Stools
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Minimalist Stools
Rosewood
20th Century Swedish Stools
Terracotta, Paint
Early 20th Century British Stools
20th Century Stools
Vintage 1950s Unknown Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood, Elm
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Candle Sconces
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Pedestals and Columns
Stone
Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s Classical Greek Pedestals and Columns
Giltwood, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Cedar
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Malachite, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Antique 17th Century Unknown Textiles
Textile
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s American Side Tables
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Pedestals and Columns
Wood, Paint
Ancient Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Ancient Stool?
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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