Carved Gilt Wood Stools
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Giltwood, Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Hepplewhite Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Stools
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silver
2010s English Louis XIV Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Stools
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XIV Stools
Wood
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Stools
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Muslin, Gesso
2010s American Stools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Stools
Beech, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Pedestals
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Footstools
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Footstools
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Benches
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Country Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Giltwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Giltwood, Silk
Antique 1880s Victorian Stools
Giltwood
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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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