Antique Foot Stools
1830s English Antique Foot Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s Indian Antique Foot Stools
Fabric, Teak
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Foot Stools
Berlin Iron
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Foot Stools
Leather, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Foot Stools
Beech
1910s American Antique Foot Stools
Wool, Wood
1920s British Georgian Antique Foot Stools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Foot Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Foot Stools
Linen, Mahogany
1910s American Antique Foot Stools
Wood, Wool
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Foot Stools
Walnut
1920s Louis XV Antique Foot Stools
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Foot Stools
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Foot Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Foot Stools
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Foot Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
19th Century English Régence Antique Foot Stools
Walnut
1830s English Regency Antique Foot Stools
Brass
Early 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Foot Stools
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Foot Stools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Foot Stools
Leather
1920s American Antique Foot Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Foot Stools
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Oak
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Foot Stools
Velvet, Birch
19th Century French Aubusson Antique Foot Stools
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Foot Stools
Wood
1870s French Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Linen, Walnut
19th Century British Antique Foot Stools
19th Century Gothic Antique Foot Stools
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Foot Stools
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Foot Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Foot Stools
Leather
1920s American Antique Foot Stools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Mid-19th Century Adam Style Antique Foot Stools
Leather
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Foot Stools
Mahogany
19th Century American American Empire Antique Foot Stools
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Foot Stools
Hemp, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Foot Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s American Adirondack Antique Foot Stools
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Foot Stools
Wood
Early 1900s Gothic Antique Foot Stools
Oak
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Upholstery
19th Century American American Empire Antique Foot Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Foot Stools
Beech
19th Century British Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Rubber, Oak
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Walnut
1860s British British Colonial Antique Foot Stools
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Foot Stools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Walnut
1870s French Louis XV Antique Foot Stools
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Foot Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Velvet, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Foot Stools
Fabric, Beech
Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique Foot Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Foot Stools
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Foot Stools
Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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