Leopard Stool
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Stools
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Terracotta, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Stools
Upholstery
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Stools
Fur, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Velvet, Poplar
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Benches
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Faux Fur, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Poplar
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Benches
Textile, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Stools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Antique 1890s French Stools
Silk, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique 19th Century European Empire Stools
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Brass
Early 2000s Chinese Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
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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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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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