Barcelona Chair Stool
2010s Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Ash, Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Nickel
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Wood, Formica
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s International Style Living Room Sets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Hide, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Hide, Ash
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Posters
Paper
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Thai Minimalist Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s German Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Carts and Bar Carts
Oak
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Beech
2010s Italian Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Leather
20th Century American Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century Swiss Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1920s American Bauhaus Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s American Bauhaus Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Aluminum, Chrome
Barcelona Chair Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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