Elephant Foot Stool
Vintage 1960s English Stools
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Other
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Bronze
2010s French Modern Stools
Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Other
2010s French Modern Stools
Iron
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century Asian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Other Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Cherry
2010s Chinese Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Stools
Metal
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2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Metal, Steel
2010s English Rustic Footstools
Leather
Early 20th Century English Stools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century African Stools
Antique 19th Century African Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1960s Furniture
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Early 20th Century American Stools
Leather
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Stools
Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Stools
Mid-20th Century Indian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century North African Bohemian Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Moorish Dry Bars
20th Century English Victorian Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Leather
Early 20th Century African Stools
Vintage 1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Stools
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Kenyan Victorian Stools
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Tables
Wicker
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood, Paint, Beads
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Late 20th Century Stools
Fiberglass, Leather
Early 20th Century African Stools
Early 20th Century African Stools
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
20th Century African Stools
20th Century British Footstools
Vintage 1940s Taxidermy
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Brass
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1920s Kenyan Stools
Vintage 1920s Kenyan Stools
Animal Skin, 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, 2022The purpose of a footstool is to support your feet while you sit in a chair. People may use them for comfort or to support circulation. Some footstools can also double as seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage footstools.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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