Antique Stools Ottomans
Early 1900s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Stools Ottomans
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Tudor Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s French Jacobean Antique Stools Ottomans
Brass
19th Century French Primitive Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
Early 1800s Empire Antique Stools Ottomans
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
1820s American Neoclassical Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century European Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Oak
1870s French Louis XV Antique Stools Ottomans
Gold Leaf
1890s Danish Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
17th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stools Ottomans
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stools Ottomans
Leather, Walnut, Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stools Ottomans
Mohair, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Leather, Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Walnut
1910s English William IV Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
1910s French Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric, Cherry
19th Century Asian Antique Stools Ottomans
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stools Ottomans
Brass
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
19th Century French Régence Antique Stools Ottomans
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stools Ottomans
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stools Ottomans
Suede, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Stools Ottomans
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Oak
1880s French Régence Antique Stools Ottomans
Wool, Giltwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Stools Ottomans
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century German Antique Stools Ottomans
Oak
1870s French Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Linen, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Stools Ottomans
Fruitwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Stools Ottomans
Oak
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Stools Ottomans
Bouclé, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Stools Ottomans
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Stools Ottomans
Metal
1920s Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Bentwood
Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Stools Ottomans
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Stools Ottomans
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stools Ottomans
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Stools Ottomans
Walnut
1920s Italian Neoclassical Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric
19th Century English Victorian Antique Stools Ottomans
Thread, Oak
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stools Ottomans
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Stools Ottomans
Beech, Lambskin
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Stools Ottomans
Fabric, Giltwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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