Antique Style Stool
19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Style Stool
Fruitwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Style Stool
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Stool
Beech
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Style Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Style Stool
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Antique Style Stool
Oak
1890s French Louis XV Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Style Stool
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Style Stool
Wrought Iron
1920s French Antique Style Stool
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Style Stool
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Style Stool
Linen, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Stool
Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Stool
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Stool
Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Style Stool
Brass
Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Antique Style Stool
Wood
1880s French Louis XIV Antique Style Stool
Beech
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Style Stool
Leather, Wood
1850s French Rustic Antique Style Stool
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Style Stool
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Louis XIV Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Antique Style Stool
Wood, Walnut
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Style Stool
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Style Stool
Cane, Wood, Bentwood, Wicker
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Style Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Style Stool
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Other Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Style Stool
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English William and Mary Antique Style Stool
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Style Stool
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Style Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Style Stool
Brass
19th Century English Antique Style Stool
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Stool
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Stool
Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Style Stool
Cotton, Velvet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Stool
Pine
19th Century Antique Style Stool
Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century British Antique Style Stool
Wood
1890s English Antique Style Stool
Oak
1890s British Chippendale Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Style Stool
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Style Stool
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Style Stool
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Style Stool
Cane, Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Stool
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Style Stool
Mahogany
1920s British Georgian Antique Style Stool
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Style Stool
Upholstery
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Style Stool
Brass
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Style Stool
Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Style Stool
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Stool
Oak
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Style Stool
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Style Stool
Fabric, Wood
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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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