French Wood Footstool
Vintage 1930s Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1910s Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Footstools
Cane, Wood
Antique 1890s Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Footstools
Wood
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Regency Footstools
Tapestry, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Unknown Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Wood, Walnut
20th Century British Victorian Footstools
Leather
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s English Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Footstools
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century English Footstools
Wood
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Footstools
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Footstools
Textile, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Silver, Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Footstools
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Footstools
Fabric, Birch, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, 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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