Chairs And Stool And Bench
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1780s Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Beech
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Benches
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches
Cowhide, Oak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches
Beech, Cowhide
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic
Antique 1860s British Jacobean Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Country Stools
Beech, Rush
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Leather, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Industrial Stools
Concrete
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Chrome, Iron
2010s Thai Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
2010s Thai Post-Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood, Walnut
2010s Greek Organic Modern Benches
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Greek Organic Modern Benches
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Wood, Ebony
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Walnut
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century British George II Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Chrome, Iron
2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools
Oak, Cowhide
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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.
- Is a stool a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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