Antique Style Footstools
Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Style Footstools
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Style Footstools
Pine
Early 20th Century Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Style Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Style Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Style Footstools
Walnut
Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Giltwood, Beads
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Fabric
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Footstools
Giltwood
1920s French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1880s French Regency Revival Antique Style Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Fabric, Fruitwood
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Style Footstools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1920s English Georgian Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Silk, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Footstools
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Antique Style Footstools
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Style Footstools
Walnut
19th Century George II Antique Style Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
1890s Dutch Black Forest Antique Style Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Style Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Style Footstools
Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Style Footstools
Mahogany
1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Style Footstools
Birch
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Antique Style Footstools
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Style Footstools
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Gold Leaf
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Pine
Late 19th Century European George II Antique Style Footstools
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Adam Style Antique Style Footstools
Leather
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Style Footstools
Linen, Wood
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Style Footstools
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s Gothic Antique Style Footstools
Oak
19th Century Organic Modern Antique Style Footstools
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Style Footstools
Elm
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Style Footstools
Velvet, Birch
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Style Footstools
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Style Footstools
Mahogany
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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.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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