French Antique Small Footstools
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Footstools
Oak
20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Cotton
Vintage 1920s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Vintage 1950s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
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Crystal
2010s Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Oak
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cupboards
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Stools
Birch
20th Century Monacan Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Footstools
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
20th Century French Footstools
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Footstools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Naugahyde, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Wool, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century African Brutalist Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
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.
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