Black Wooden Stools
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Stools
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Stools
Cedar, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Stools
Cowhide, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Softwood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
2010s American Side Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Stools
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Primitive Stools
Iron
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1920s German Modern Side Tables
Beech
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Marble
Early 20th Century French Directoire Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Stools
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Stools
Birch, Pine, Wood
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Cedar
Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Stools
Wood
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Stools
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Stools
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Cord
Vintage 1910s French Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Stools
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Swedish Stools
Wood
20th Century American Stools
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
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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.
- 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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