Circular Footstool
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Footstools
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Bouclé, Wood, Plywood
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Indian Romantic Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Giltwood, Upholstery
1990s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fabric
Late 20th Century Moroccan Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stools
Fabric, Walnut
1990s Moroccan Art Deco Children's Furniture
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools
Fabric
Late 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
20th Century American Moorish Stools
Fabric
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cherry, Faux Leather
20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
Early 2000s Moroccan Moorish Children's Furniture
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
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20th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Walnut
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Antique 19th Century British Stools
Oak
2010s Philippine Footstools
Wood, Hardwood
2010s Philippine Footstools
Wood, Hardwood
2010s Philippine Footstools
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Brass
2010s Philippine Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
2010s Modern Footstools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Footstools
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Footstools
Wood
Antique 1820s British Regency Footstools
Textile, Giltwood
British Footstools
20th Century French Footstools
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s German Footstools
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Footstools
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Stools
Metal
1990s North American Stools
Fabric, Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Other
20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Stools
Fabric
Late 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Antique 1860s English Victorian Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century English Country Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Footstools
Steel
20th Century Indian Romantic Footstools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
20th Century Indian Romantic Footstools
Brass
Antique 1880s French Victorian Footstools
Wood
20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Footstools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Stools
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Chinese Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Zebra Hide, Oak
Antique 19th Century Scottish Stools
Mahogany, Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Footstools
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Birch, Leather
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Footstools
Wood
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Beech, Leather
Late 20th Century American Stools
Antique 1820s British Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Rosewood
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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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