Foot Stool Bench
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Oak, Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Walnut, Chestnut, Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Chestnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Benches
20th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Oak
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 1890s American High Victorian Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Lucite
2010s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Walnut
2010s Stools
Slate
2010s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Benches
Wood, Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Benches
Wood, Ash
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Leather, Hardwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bench at the foot of a bed is called a bedroom bench or an end-of-bed bench. It has many uses — it can be a place to keep a folded blanket or bedspread or a surface to keep your robe or sleepwear ready for bedtime. Shop a range of vintage and antique bedroom benches on 1stDibs.
- 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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