Little Wooden Stool
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Pine
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Oak, Fruitwood
2010s Brazilian Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric, Teak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Cotton, Rope
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Indian Stools
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Stools
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Qing Furniture
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Paintings
Canvas
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Stools
Wood
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Stools
Velvet, Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Braid
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Braid
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Braid, Wood
Late 20th Century American Stools
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Stools
Velvet, Maple
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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