Footstool Antique
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Footstool Antique
Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Footstool Antique
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstool Antique
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American George III Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Footstool Antique
Wood
1780s English George III Footstool Antique
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstool Antique
Mohair, Giltwood
1890s Footstool Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s Footstool Antique
Bronze
19th Century English Queen Anne Footstool Antique
Walnut
1880s English Footstool Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Footstool Antique
Fabric, Walnut
1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstool Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Footstool Antique
Walnut, Velvet, Hardwood
1880s Swedish Neoclassical Footstool Antique
Ash
1830s English William IV Footstool Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Footstool Antique
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Indonesian Footstool Antique
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s European Louis XV Footstool Antique
Giltwood, Beads
19th Century Footstool Antique
Velvet, Wood
1910s Swedish Louis XV Footstool Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Footstool Antique
Walnut
19th Century Italian Footstool Antique
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstool Antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstool Antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Footstool Antique
Other
19th Century French French Provincial Footstool Antique
Mahogany
19th Century George II Footstool Antique
Fabric, Mahogany
1810s Footstool Antique
Ebony
19th Century Swedish Rustic Footstool Antique
Leather, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Footstool Antique
Giltwood
1920s French Footstool Antique
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstool Antique
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstool Antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstool Antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Footstool Antique
Giltwood
1920s French Louis XV Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1880s French Regency Revival Footstool Antique
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Footstool Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstool Antique
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstool Antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Footstool Antique
Leather
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Footstool Antique
Pine
1910s Footstool Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English William and Mary Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 18th Century English George II Footstool Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Footstool Antique
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Queen Anne Footstool Antique
Brass
19th Century English William and Mary Footstool Antique
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Footstool Antique
1890s French Neoclassical Footstool Antique
Fruitwood, Paint
1880s French Napoleon III Footstool Antique
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.
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