Cabriole Leg Stool
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Stools
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
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Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
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Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
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Antique Early 19th Century Stools
Rosewood
Antique 1730s Great Britain (UK) George II Stools
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Stools
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Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Stools
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Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools
Iron, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Stools
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Stools
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Stools
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Antique 19th Century British Stools
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Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
Giltwood
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Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
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Rosewood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Stools
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Wire
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Footstools
Gold, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Stools
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood, Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) George II Stools
Oak, Walnut
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Stools
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English George I Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
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Cabriole Leg 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.
- What is a cabriole leg?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.
- What is cabriole leg furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who introduced the cabriole leg?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
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