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Interlocking folding stool
Interlocking folding stool

Interlocking folding stool

Located in Malibu, CA

Unique interlocking wood folding stool featuring a beautiful interlocking seat and solid wood frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Walter Walnut Folding Stool
Walter Walnut Folding Stool

Walter Walnut Folding Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Folding stool walter walnut with folding solid walnut base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Walter Springbok Walnut Folding Stool
Walter Springbok Walnut Folding Stool

Walter Springbok Walnut Folding Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Folding stool walter springbok walnut with folding solid walnut base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Walnut

Walter Springbok Black Folding Stool
Walter Springbok Black Folding Stool

Walter Springbok Black Folding Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Folding stool Walter Springbok black with folding solid oak base in stained blackened finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Oak

Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A teak folding stool with a black leather sling seat. Famed copy of oldest existing piece of furniture in Scandinavia.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Mexican Folding Stool by Don Shoemaker
Mexican Folding Stool by Don Shoemaker

Mexican Folding Stool by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Amazing, rare and interesting folding stool, it can be used as magazine rack, circa 1960 and designed by Don Shoemaker, includes original handmade label.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Three Folding Stools by Mogens Koch
Three Folding Stools by Mogens Koch

Three Folding Stools by Mogens Koch

By Mogens Koch

Located in San Francisco, CA

A trio of folding stools, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in 1932.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Beech

1940s French Oak and Leather Folding Stool
1940s French Oak and Leather Folding Stool

1940s French Oak and Leather Folding Stool

Located in New York, NY

1940s French oak and leather folding stool.

Category

Vintage 1940s Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Butzke, Folding Stools, Wood, Brazil, 1990s
Butzke, Folding Stools, Wood, Brazil, 1990s

Butzke, Folding Stools, Wood, Brazil, 1990s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood "Bankotte" folding stools produced by Butzke, Brazil, c. 1990s.

Category

1990s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool
Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool

Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare pair antique Mexican folding stool made in ponderosa Chihuahua circa 1920, with fantastic design.

Category

Vintage 1920s Mexican Industrial Stools

Materials

Wood

Folding Stool by Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
Folding Stool by Osten Kristiansson for Luxus

Folding Stool by Osten Kristiansson for Luxus

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fumed oak folding stool with original black leather sling seat.

Category

20th Century Swedish Stools

Materials

Leather

Folding Stool by Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
Folding Stool by Osten Kristiansson for Luxus

Folding Stool by Osten Kristiansson for Luxus

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fumed oak folding stool with original black leather sling seat.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Portofino Folding Stool by Vincent Van Duysen
Portofino Folding Stool by Vincent Van Duysen

Portofino Folding Stool by Vincent Van Duysen

By Vincent Van Duysen

Located in Doral, FL

Portofino Folding Stool by Vincent Van Duysen for Paola Lenti 2014 Natural locust heartwood treated with an industrial acrylic wax varnishing.

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Hand-Forged Renaissance Revival Italian Iron Folding Stool
Hand-Forged Renaissance Revival Italian Iron Folding Stool

Hand-Forged Renaissance Revival Italian Iron Folding Stool

Located in Water Mill, NY

Hand-forged Renaissance Revival Italian iron folding stool upholstered in pink with tassels late 19th century, great vintage patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Iron and Bronze Italian 19th Century Folding Stool
Iron and Bronze Italian 19th Century Folding Stool

Iron and Bronze Italian 19th Century Folding Stool

Located in Water Mill, NY

19th century Italian hand-forged iron and bronze folding stool with pink upholstered Seat great patina on bronze and iron.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Walnut and Canvas "Propeller" Folding Stool by Kaare Klint
Walnut and Canvas "Propeller" Folding Stool by Kaare Klint

Walnut and Canvas "Propeller" Folding Stool by Kaare Klint

By Kaare Klint

Located in New York City, NY

Unique "propeller" folding stool with carved legs by Kaare Klint.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970
Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970

Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970

By Jørgen Gammelgaard

Located in Stockholm, SE

Folding stool designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Forum Design, Denmark, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of 1970s Nickel Folding Stools with Cowhide Seat
Pair of 1970s Nickel Folding Stools with Cowhide Seat

Pair of 1970s Nickel Folding Stools with Cowhide Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1970s nickel folding stools upholstered with cow hide, in the style of Jorgen Gammelgaard.

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Nickel

Rare Mexican Small Folding Stool Attributed to Don Shoemaker
Rare Mexican Small Folding Stool Attributed to Don Shoemaker

Rare Mexican Small Folding Stool Attributed to Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Amazing, rare and interesting folding stool, it can be used as magazine rack, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair Of Natural Teak and Black Leather Foldable Stools
Pair Of Natural Teak and Black Leather Foldable Stools

Pair Of Natural Teak and Black Leather Foldable Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of foldable stools in Natural Teak and Black Leather combination Length: 19.69 in Width: 12.99 in Height: 18.50 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Designer, Folding Stool, Galvanized Steel, Canvas, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Folding Stool, Galvanized Steel, Canvas, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Folding Stool, Galvanized Steel, Canvas, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An off-white canvas and galvanized steel folding stool designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Antique French Campaign Folding Stool, Cane & Fruitwood, Circa 1860
Antique French Campaign Folding Stool, Cane & Fruitwood, Circa 1860

Antique French Campaign Folding Stool, Cane & Fruitwood, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Extremely unusual French Campaign Style cane and fruitwood folding stool. The side legs are hinged & the stool folds flat.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Stools

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Kastrup, DK

"Guldhøj Stool", Model PH 43 Folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, the "Guldhøj Stool" is crafted from oak with beautifully patinated cognac-colored leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gärsnäs, Foldable Stool, Solid Oak, Natural Leather, Sweden, 1950s
Gärsnäs, Foldable Stool, Solid Oak, Natural Leather, Sweden, 1950s

Gärsnäs, Foldable Stool, Solid Oak, Natural Leather, Sweden, 1950s

By Gärsnäs Mobler

Located in High Point, NC

A solid oak and natural leather, foldable stool designed and produced by Gärsnäs, Sweden, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Art Nouveau folding stool with leather, circa 1910
Antique Art Nouveau folding stool with leather, circa 1910

Antique Art Nouveau folding stool with leather, circa 1910

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Art Nouveau folding stool with leather, circa 1910 Solid wood stool, folding mechanism, leather covering partially reinforced and finished with brass.

Category

20th Century German Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mogens Koch for Interna Pair of Folding Stools by
Mogens Koch for Interna Pair of Folding Stools by

Mogens Koch for Interna Pair of Folding Stools by

By Interna, Mogens Koch

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rasmussen, but examples in rosewood were only made during the Interna period and are therefore rare. A classic folding stool inspired by Koch’s folding chair from the 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Folding Stool by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Folding Stool by Ludvig Pontoppidan

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Folding Stool by Ludvig Pontoppidan

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare folding stool designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Poul Hundevad Folding Stool Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
Poul Hundevad Folding Stool Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark

Poul Hundevad Folding Stool Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare folding stool model Guldhøj / PH 43 designed by Poul Hundevad.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Folding Stool by Des. Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö
Folding Stool by Des. Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö

Folding Stool by Des. Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Berlin, DE

Luxus Vittsjö folding stool in original vintage condition with natural leather cover on solid oak.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool, Wengé & Natural Leather c. 1970
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool, Wengé & Natural Leather c. 1970

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool, Wengé & Natural Leather c. 1970

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Andes, NY

Mid-century Danish folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, featuring a Wengé wood frame and new natural grain leather sling seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Folding stool by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark 1959
Folding stool by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark 1959

Folding stool by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark 1959

By Peter Hvidt, Ludvig Pontoppidan, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare folding stool designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark 1959.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Walter Folding Stool
Walter Folding Stool

Walter Folding Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Stool Walter Folding with folding solid oak base in stained blackened finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Wool, Oak

Noble Folding Stool
Noble Folding Stool

Noble Folding Stool

$2,403Sale Price / item|20% Off

Noble Folding Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Stool Noble Folding with folding solid oak base in stained blackened finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Formal Folding Stool
Formal Folding Stool

Formal Folding Stool

$2,403Sale Price / item|20% Off

Formal Folding Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Stool formal folding with base in solid ash wood in walnut stained finish and with seat in genuine italian leather in sand color, with visible stiching.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Brass

JG Folding Stool, Black Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard
JG Folding Stool, Black Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard

JG Folding Stool, Black Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard

By Jørgen Gammelgaard, Fredericia

Located in Dubai, AE

The JG Folding Stool is one of Jørgen Gammelgaard’s most recognised pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

JG Folding Stool, Cognac Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard
JG Folding Stool, Cognac Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard

JG Folding Stool, Cognac Leather/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard

By Fredericia, Jørgen Gammelgaard

Located in Dubai, AE

The JG Folding Stool is one of Jørgen Gammelgaard’s most recognised pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

JG Folding Stool, Natural Canvas/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard
JG Folding Stool, Natural Canvas/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard

JG Folding Stool, Natural Canvas/Brushed Stainless Steel by Jørgen Gammelgaard

By Jørgen Gammelgaard, Fredericia

Located in Dubai, AE

The JG Folding Stool is one of Jørgen Gammelgaard’s most recognised pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis XIV Style Giltwood folding stool made by La Maison London
Louis XIV Style Giltwood folding stool made by La Maison London

Louis XIV Style Giltwood folding stool made by La Maison London

By Francois I Foliot

Located in London, Park Royal

Giltwood Folding stool (Ployant) in the manner of Foliot .

Category

2010s English Louis XIV Stools

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Paris, FR

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj oak stool Denmark 1960s Model stems from a folding stool from the bronze age circa 1400 BC found during an excavation in Guldhøj (Golden Hill) in De...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Folding Stool Made by La Maison London
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Folding Stool Made by La Maison London

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Folding Stool Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The stools fold and unfold easily to be moved around or stacked as needed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XIV Stools

Materials

Wood

Folding Stool in Teak and Original Natural Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950's
Folding Stool in Teak and Original Natural Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950's

Folding Stool in Teak and Original Natural Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950's

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Folding Stool in Teak and Original Natural Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak and original natural leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood
Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood

Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood

By Rena Dumas, Hermès

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Folding Armchair and Folding Stool "Pippa" made in natural cowhide leather and pear wood frame, brass finish.

Category

1990s French Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood
Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood

Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood

By Hermès, Rena Dumas

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Folding Armchair and Folding Stool "Pippa" made in natural cowhide leather and pear wood frame, brass finish.

Category

1990s French Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folded Stool in Wood, Brown Color, by Adrian Reed, France, 1970
Folded Stool in Wood, Brown Color, by Adrian Reed, France, 1970

Folded Stool in Wood, Brown Color, by Adrian Reed, France, 1970

By Adrian Reed

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Vintage Folding Stool "Suzy" by Adrian Reed, Light Wood, 1970s This vintage folding stool, known as "Suzy," is a quintessential example of 1970s design by Adrian Reed.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool  Model PH in Wengé Wood & Natural Leather
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool  Model PH in Wengé Wood & Natural Leather

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool Model PH in Wengé Wood & Natural Leather

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Kastrup, DK

"Guldhøj Stool", Model PH 43 Folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, the "Guldhøj Stool" is crafted from Wengé wood with beautifully patinated cognac-colored leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden

Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden Swedish ‘model 203’ oak foldable stool from the 1950s, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and prod...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s
Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s

Mid-Century Ts Folding Stool by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France 1970s

By Roger Tallon

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous foldable stool designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Maple

Hand Made Walnut Tripod Folding Stool Dalmatian Leather Seat by PUNKT Workshop
Hand Made Walnut Tripod Folding Stool Dalmatian Leather Seat by PUNKT Workshop

Hand Made Walnut Tripod Folding Stool Dalmatian Leather Seat by PUNKT Workshop

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present a tripod folding stool in Dalmatian leather made by PUNKT Workshop who are inspired to upcycle using great wooden and leather parts from antique and vintage furniture.

Category

2010s Bulgarian Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hand Made Walnut Tripod Folding Stool with Leather Seat by PUNKT Workshop
Hand Made Walnut Tripod Folding Stool with Leather Seat by PUNKT Workshop

Hand Made Walnut Tripod Folding Stool with Leather Seat by PUNKT Workshop

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present a tripod folding stool made by PUNKT Workshop who are inspired to upcycle using great wooden and leather parts from antique and vintage furniture.

Category

2010s Bulgarian Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ulisse Folding Stool by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden, Italy, 1981
Ulisse Folding Stool by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden, Italy, 1981

Ulisse Folding Stool by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden, Italy, 1981

By Ivan Loss

Located in Stockholm, SE

Playful Ulisse folding stool designed by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden, Italy, 1981.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon Ts Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s
Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon Ts Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s

Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon Ts Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s

By Roger Tallon

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely pair of foldable stools designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon TS Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s
Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon TS Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s

Mid-Century Pair of Roger Tallon TS Folding Stools for Sentou, France 1970s

By Roger Tallon, Robert Sentou

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is a beautiful pair of foldable stools in great condition that were designed by Roger Tallon and produced by Sentou in France during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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Foldable Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foldable stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A foldable stool — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a foldable stool, we have 203 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer foldable stool, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A foldable stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made foldable stool over the years, but those crafted by Poul Hundevad, Poul Kjærholm and Adrian Reed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Foldable Stool?

A foldable stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,013, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

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.