Breakfast Stool
20th Century French Other Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Regency Stools
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary German Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Beech
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s French Modern Stools
Rush, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Beech
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Stools
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
2010s Paraguayan Chairs
Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Stools
Pine
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Pedestals
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Stools
Ash, Elm
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Leather
20th Century European Stools
Faux Leather
20th Century European Stools
Oak
20th Century European Stools
Leather
20th Century European Stools
Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1910s British Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Stools
Late 20th Century American Rustic Stools
Hickory
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish International Style Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s American Modern Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Plywood
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Burl, Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s French Industrial and Work Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Mid-20th Century British Late Victorian Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Tapestry, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Swivel Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century European Other Stools
Wood
1990s Italian Stools
Leather
Late 20th Century Spanish International Style Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s French Stools
Leather, Bentwood
2010s Italian Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Paraguayan Tables
Wood
2010s Paraguayan Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Unknown Stools
Metal
20th Century European Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Other Stools
Iron
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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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