French Wood Upholstered Stool
Early 20th Century French Stools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s French Victorian Stools
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Other Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Stools
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Muslin, Gesso
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Stools
Textile, Wood
2010s French Stools
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Stools
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Beech, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century European Stools
Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Wood, Upholstery, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Wood
20th Century French Stools
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Stools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silver
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Walnut
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Stools
Wood, Leather
Antique 1830s French Renaissance Revival Stools
Mahogany
20th Century Portuguese Empire Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Stools
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Stools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
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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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