Entryway Stools
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Elm
2010s Italian Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Stools
Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Stools
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Stools
Horn, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique 1890s Italian Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Birch, Mirror
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Rustic Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Danish Bauhaus Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Italian Primitive Benches
Wood
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Console Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Bone
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Elm
20th Century French Console Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s American Benches
Oak, Walnut, Hardwood
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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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