Antique Vintage Stool
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Vintage Stool
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
19th Century British Rustic Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
Early 20th Century Kazakhstani Antique Vintage Stool
Textile
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique Vintage Stool
Teak
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Stool
Metal
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Stool
Metal
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Vintage Stool
Iron
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Vintage Stool
Iron
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Vintage Stool
Fabric, Beech
1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Stool
Beech
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Vintage Stool
Wood, Upholstery
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Vintage Stool
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Vintage Stool
Brass, Steel
Early 1900s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century Polish Bohemian Antique Vintage Stool
Cane, Beech
1830s English William IV Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Vintage Stool
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century Mission Antique Vintage Stool
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Stool
Bentwood
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Vintage Stool
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Vintage Stool
Metal
19th Century British Jacobean Antique Vintage Stool
Brass
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Vintage Stool
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Stool
Leather, Wood, Beech
19th Century Antique Vintage Stool
Elm
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Vintage Stool
Iron
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Stool
Brass
1860s British Jacobean Antique Vintage Stool
Oak
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Vintage Stool
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Vintage Stool
Pine
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Vintage Stool
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Stool
Giltwood
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Vintage Stool
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vintage Stool
Tapestry, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Vintage Stool
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s English Victorian Antique Vintage Stool
Upholstery, Hardwood
1910s German Bauhaus Antique Vintage Stool
Steel
Early 20th Century Norwegian Rustic Antique Vintage Stool
Wood
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Vintage Stool
Walnut
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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