English Leather Bar Stool
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Stools
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Stools
Leather, Ash
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Elm
2010s Italian Stools
Steel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Stools
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Danish Georgian Stools
Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Chrome
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2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Stools
Hide, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Stools
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Cotton, Velvet, Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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Early 20th Century English Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Stools
Walnut
20th Century English Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Stools
Ash
20th Century English Stools
20th Century English Stools
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stools
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Stools
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Country Stools
Oak
Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Maple
20th Century British Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Musical Instruments
Leather, Macassar
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Musical Instruments
Satin, Walnut
20th Century English Stools
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Stools
Leather, Teak
20th Century American Regency Stools
Brass
Antique 1890s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Stools
Bentwood, Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
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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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