Cushion Stool
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Stools
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Furniture
Boxwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools
Textile, Thread, Cotton
2010s North Korean Minimalist Stools
Textile, Cotton, Thread
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Rattan
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Concrete
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Stools
Zebra Hide, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 1730s English George I Stools
Mahogany, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Birch, Plywood
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Resin
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Fabric
2010s American Modern Stools
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century French Rustic Stools
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Stools
Cane, Rattan, Wood, Linen
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Polyester, Linen, Paint, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Stools
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s Italian Stools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 1790s French Stools
Wood
20th Century Finnish Stools
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 1890s Indian Stools
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Polyester, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Stools
Goatskin, Leather, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s American Modern Stools
Mahogany
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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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