Hands Stool
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century African Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Stools
Wood
2010s Egyptian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Stools
Wood
20th Century Unknown Stools
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Wood, Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s English Modern Stools
Textile, Ash
2010s English Organic Modern Stools
Textile, Ash
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Stools
Softwood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Stools
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Stools
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Stools
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Danish Stools
Wood, Lacquer
2010s French Other Stools
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Stools
Wood
20th Century French Modern Stools
Elm
Late 20th Century Spanish Stools
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Wood
20th Century American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wool, Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Terracotta, Paint, Ceramic
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint
2010s British Modern Stools
Copper
Vintage 1960s French Arts and Crafts Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Sapele Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wood, Wool
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope
2010s French Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
1990s American Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Stools
Metal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Australian Organic Modern Stools
Composition, Steel
2010s Australian Organic Modern Stools
Composition, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Porcelain, Paint
2010s Italian Stools
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1940s Cameroonian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Wood
20th Century French Modern Stools
Pine
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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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