Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with
Chrome
$4,500
H 19 in W 39 in D 17 in
French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite French Louis XV style bench features a rectangular backless seat, covered with a simple linen
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Contemporary Backless Bench with Cushioned Seat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our along the Nile bench is a contemporary backless bench with cushioned seating. The bench is
Nickel
Cast Aluminum Backless Stool with New Leather Seat
Located in Alhambra, CA
Elegant McM "futuristic" stool, made of cast aluminum and newly uphulstred stormy-brown leather cushion. Shelby Williams "Gazelle" chair inspired design. Stool is a medium height, an...
Aluminum
Travis Modern Backless Stool with Woven Danish Cord Seat
Located in Longmont, CO
Clean, modern angles complimented by the warm texture of the Danish cord. The Travis stool can be made counter-height or bar-height and with an optional back. All wood construction ...
Brass
1930's Adjustable Swivel Seat Backless Industrial Toledo Workshop Stool
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930's adjustable swivel seat backless industrial Toledo Workshop stool, definitely the cleanest
Metal
$6,500
H 34 in W 71.5 in D 18 in
English, 1880s Oak Backless Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak backless bench from the late 19th century features two beautiful out-scrolled arms
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
L-Shape Nordic Velvet Living Room, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
, triggered with the sheepskin attire on the arms, and small backless seats. Measures: Sofa (s) 215 x 90 x
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 26 in D 12 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool in Folklorica with Flame Red Seat
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
patterned woven, to enliven any room--traditional or modern. The seat top is a rich, textured velveteen in
Upholstery, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 18 in W 26 in D 12 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool in Navy Pinstripe, Blue Seat-in stock
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-color dashed pinstripes that will add sophistication to any room traditional or modern. The seat top is
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 20 in W 26 in D 12 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool, Spring Linen Leaf Green Seat-in stock
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
blend that will add a soft glow to any room--traditional or modern. The seat top is a lightweight
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 19 in W 26 in D 12 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool in Gray Geometric with Flame Red Seat
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that will add a soft energy to any room--traditional or modern. The seat top is a rich, textured
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 19 in W 25 in D 13 in
Studio Series: Backless Vanity Size Stool in Gray Geometric with Ice Blue Seat
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The seat itself is a rich, textured velveteen in three color ways: Ice Blue (pictured), White Sand
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Authentic Late 19th Century Tabouret Foot Stool Flower Tapestry Round Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
Taboret, also spelled tabouret, type of armless and backless seat or stool. Early taborets were
Tapestry
Backless Vintage Toledo Stool with Adjustable Height & Scooped Maple Seat
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial backless adjustable authentic Toledo stool. Scooped solid wooden maple seat
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 39 in W 71.5 in D 25 in
French 1890s Backless Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat and Hand-Carved Eagles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden bench with newly upholstered seat, hand-carved eagles and saber legs from the late
Upholstery, Wood
Authentic Vintage Industrial Adjustable Backless Toledo Stool
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial authentic backless adjustable stool by Toledo. Seat height is adjustable 25 1/4
Metal, Steel
Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Toledo Backless Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Toledo Backless Stool. Seat diameter is 14 3/4".
Metal
Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Toledo Backless Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Vintage Industrial, American Made Toledo Backless Stool. Seat diameter is 14 1/2"
Metal
Vintage Industrial Factory Shop Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and metal, steel backless factory shop stool. Seat measures: 14 3/4".
Metal, Steel
Biedermeier Birchsofawith Removable Back
Located in Bridgeport, CT
into a backless daybed with its removable seat back.
Fabric, Birch
2 Postmodern H. Studio Lucite and Chrome Gumdrop Bar Counter Stools Haziza
By Haziza
Located in Dayton, OH
H. (Haziza) Studio gum drop acrylic bar stool features a plush and comfortable seat. The backless
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 182 in L 32 in
Pair of Long Curved Sofas from the John Lautner Elrod House, Rare Opportunity
Located in Kansas City, MO
. Backless Sofa overall 49 deep seat is 20 in. D x 182 in. W x 18.5 in. H x 18.5 in. Seat Height Sofa
Upholstery, Acrylic
Sold
H 19.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Medical Stool “Shampaine” Silver Metal Adjustable Backless Seat
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage “Shampaine” metal medical silver adjustable stool. Seat dia 12 1/2".
Carved Limestone Villa Bench from the South of France
Located in Dallas, TX
embellishes the rectangular seat on all four sides. Beneath the backless seat are two trestle legs with
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Vero Beach, FL
carved by master craftsmen. The exquisite bench features a rectangular backless seat and it is elegantly
Textile, Walnut
Neoclassical Style Italian Bronze Iron Backless Garden Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant Italian wrought iron garden bench seat with bronze mounts made in the neoclassical taste
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 21.75 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Machine Age Factory Shop Backless Stool, Seat
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Metal Machine Age Steampunk Factory Shop Backless Stool, Seat
Metal
Sold
H 32.88 in Dm 20.38 in
1930's Adjustable Swivel Oak Seat Backless Industrial Toledo Workshop Stool
Located in Chattanooga, TN
seat. Just a few charming chips in the enamel and minor oxidation after countless decades of devoted
Metal
Sold
H 21.5 in W 58.5 in D 18 in
1860s French Long Backless Pine Bench with Splayed Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery. This French backless bench features a rectangular seat that has been recovered in a simple linen
Wood, Pine
Pair of Italian Savonarola Curule Bench Seat Chairs
Located in New York, NY
impressive brass knob finials. Hard to find the bench, backless versions of these chairs. Seat H 18 inches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Industrial Factory Shop Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and metal backless factory shop stools Seat Diameter: 14"
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century French Bentwood Bar Stool, Thonet Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
of bentwood, this backless stool features a slatted seat and a circular stretcher at the bottom that
Bentwood
Sold
H 18 in W 44.5 in D 18 in
French Régence Style 19th Century Upholstered Wooden Bench with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
, foliage décor and new checkered upholstery. This exquisite French backless bench features a rectangular
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Cast Stone Garden Benches
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Curved backless seats on decorative scroll form bases
Set of Three (3) Ottoman/Stools by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
making them easily moveable and usable as a footrest, backless seat, or even an occasional/cocktail
Wood
Marble Top Oak Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Scottish style carved oak round center table with an Italian Carrara marble top, carved vetruvian scroll work frieze, and out flaring fluted pedestal base. Dimensions: 35.5" W ...
Marble
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
Vintage Blue Serving Cart by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outdoor serving cart in rich blue enamel tiers in a white metal frame. Designed by Richard Schultz in 1966 for Knoll. Richard Schultz created the 1966 Collection upon Florenc...
Metal, Enamel
Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs dating from the 1930's with their original leather, the cushion with one side upholstered in a cocoa colored velvet. The w...
Leather, Velvet, Wood
$7,287 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...
Stone
$2,732
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Drinks Table, End Table, Martini Table in Polychromed Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt wrought iron drink / cocktails table with polychromed top, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron with gilt finish on the base. The round top has hand-painted floral ...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
$1,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19 in W 11.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 19in W: 11 1/2in D: 5 1/4in This Pair Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces are made of the highest quality and are a fine example early 20th century french...
Brass
Sold|$26,124
H 42.52 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
Carrara Marble
$985 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Handcrafted Axel Solid White Oak Side Table 18"Diameter by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel Side Table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Oak
$1,600 / item
H 26 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Bay Counter Stool, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Counter Stool
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Counter Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames available in walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat ...
Rope, Hardwood
$850
H 16 in W 43 in D 16 in
Vintage Classical Style Cast Stone Double Pedestal Curved Garden Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Style Cast Stone Concrete Double Pedestal Curved Garden Bench Seat. *Currently 3 available. Price is per bench. Slight variation in color and weathering to seat as ...
Concrete
Pair Of French Art Deco Nightstands
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Art Deco Nightstands. Offered is a handsome pair of French Art Deco nightstands or side tables each with two doors and black glass tops accented with bronze handles. O...
Glass, Wood
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set offers surprising comfort, and the ve...
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet , 1970s
Wood
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can ...
Leather
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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