Good Form Stool
Antique 1860s Chinese Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Rope, Teak
Antique 1890s German Other Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
20th Century Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Rosewood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Stools
Concrete
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1950s Belgian Brutalist Stools
Oak
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood, Rosewood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Stools
Wenge
Antique 17th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Aluminum
20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Stools
Cane, Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Stools
Plywood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Stools
Wenge, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wool, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1720s English George I Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Stools
Pottery, Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Stools
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A counter-height stool is generally good for placing in front of a kitchen island. Most have seat heights of 24 to 27 inches, which works well with standard 36-inch-high kitchen counters. Generally, the stool seat should be around nine to 11 inches from the bottom of the counter. On 1stDibs, find a collection of counter-height stools.
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