Black Piano Stool
Early 20th Century European Stools
Wood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Stools
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Stools
Linen
2010s Egyptian Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stools
Other
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Stools
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Beech
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
2010s German Art Deco Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
2010s Danish Benches
Aluminum
2010s Danish Benches
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Velvet
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Stools
Antique 1820s American American Classical Stools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1880s English Victorian Stools
Bamboo, Thread
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Stools
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Stools
Antique 1840s North American Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Stools
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak, Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swiss Stools
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Beech, Lacquer
2010s German Art Deco Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Metal
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Braid
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Stools
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Stools
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Stools
Wood
Antique 1870s American Adirondack Stools
Wood
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stools
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American George III Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Stools
2010s Spanish Stools
Antique 1820s American American Classical Stools
Early 20th Century British Victorian Musical Instruments
Early 20th Century Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Musical Instruments
Vintage 1930s English Gothic Revival Musical Instruments
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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.
- What is a piano stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A piano stool is merely called a piano stool — it’s a modest round stool with no back. A piano bench, on the other hand, is sometimes called a duet bench. Often made from wood, mahogany, or walnut, a piano bench should offer comfortable padding, adjustability for height and a storage compartment. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary piano stools and piano benches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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