Metropolitan Stool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
1970s American Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Benches
Mahogany
1980s Italian Evening Gowns
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Israeli Stools
Metal
2010s Stools
Bronze
2010s Stools
Bronze
2010s Israeli Footstools
Wool, Silk
2010s Israeli Footstools
Steel
2010s Israeli Footstools
Wool, Silk
2010s Israeli Footstools
Wool, Silk
2010s Israeli Footstools
Steel
2010s Israeli Footstools
Steel
2010s Israeli Footstools
Wool, Silk
2010s Israeli Footstools
Wool, Silk
2010s Israeli Footstools
Wool, Silk
2010s Israeli Footstools
Steel
2010s Israeli Footstools
Steel
2010s Israeli Footstools
Steel
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Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Louis XVI Stools
Brass, Gold Leaf
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Wood, Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
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Steel
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Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Bedroom Sets
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Steel
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Metal
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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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