Foot Stool Casters
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Plastic, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
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2010s American Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
Antique 1830s American American Empire Game Tables
Mahogany
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
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Antique 19th Century English Stools
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 1830s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Footstools
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Footstools
Faux Fur, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Stools
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Upholstery, Rattan, Formica
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Footstools
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Brass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Footstools
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
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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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