Footstool With Upholstered Seat
Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Footstools
Sheepskin, Antler
Early 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Country Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Footstools
Zebra Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century Footstools
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Footstools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Footstools
Pine
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Modern Footstools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Pine
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Footstools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Footstools
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Footstools
Mahogany
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Early 20th Century American Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Rosewood
2010s American Post-Modern Footstools
Fabric
20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Footstools
Velvet, Poplar
Mid-20th Century Italian Footstools
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
2010s Renaissance Footstools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century European George II Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Empire Footstools
Mahogany
1990s Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Footstools
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Footstools
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Georgian Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Footstools
Oak
20th Century American Regency Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Textile
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wenge
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
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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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