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Oak
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Textile
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Iron, Aluminum
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Brass
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Bouclé
2010s American Console Tables
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Walnut
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Fabric, Teak, Leather
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Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Sets
Cedar
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Brass
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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Antique 19th Century American Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Stools
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood, Fabric
20th Century American Bohemian Footstools
Fabric, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
2010s German Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Leather, Wool, Pine
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Teak, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Mohair
1990s British Living Room Sets
Leather
Early 20th Century Kenyan Victorian Stools
Antique 1880s French Stools
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Wood, Ash
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Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Tables
Wicker
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Steel
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Bronze
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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