English Bamboo Stool
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1940s English Organic Modern Stools
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Bamboo, Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Stools
Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Ceramic, Pottery, Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Pottery, Ceramic, Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Footstools
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Footstools
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Benches
Bamboo, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Benches
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Stools
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Stools
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
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Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Leather, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Bamboo, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Stools
Leather, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Linen, Faux Bamboo, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Textile, Grasscloth, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Faux Bamboo
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Stools
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Bamboo
Antique 1820s English Regency Stools
Giltwood
Antique 1820s English Regency Stools
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Giltwood
20th Century English Stools
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Antique 1880s English Patio and Garden Furniture
Majolica
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Faux Bamboo, Giltwood
English Bamboo Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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