Floral Stool
Late 20th Century American Country Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Stools
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stools
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stools
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Stools
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Plastic, Plywood
Early 2000s American Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s English Stools
Wool, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Asian Chinoiserie Stools
Brass
Antique 1860s English Stools
Wool, Rosewood
Antique 1880s English Stools
Oak, Wool, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Edwardian Stools
Tapestry
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Régence Stools
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Stools
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
2010s European Minimalist Stools
Wood, Cotton, Walnut
20th Century French Other Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Stools
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Stools
Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Beech
Antique 1870s English Stools
Brass
Antique 1840s English Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools
Fabric, Pine
20th Century Unknown Stools
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Gustavian Stools
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century Indian Renaissance Stools
Shell, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Leather, Wood
20th Century George II Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Stools
Tapestry, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Space Age Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Stools
Iron
20th Century European Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stools
Mahogany
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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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