Blue Stool
2010s Czech Modern Stools
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2010s Czech Modern Stools
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Ceramic
20th Century British Stools
Fabric
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Stools
Resin, Acrylic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Brutalist Stools
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Side Tables
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2010s Czech Modern Stools
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Philippine Modern Stools
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2010s Austrian Industrial Stools
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Velvet
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Stools
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Stools
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2010s German Modern Stools
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
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2010s Brazilian Stools
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20th Century American Moorish Stools
Fabric
2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Metal
2010s German Organic Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Stools
Wrought Iron
2010s Polish Organic Modern Stools
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2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s Polish Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Stools
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stools
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2010s Italian Stools
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2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
1990s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Other
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Other
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Stools
Porcelain, Paint
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Stools
Ceramic
20th Century Spanish Modern Stools
Ceramic
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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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