set of a table, chair and rustic stool
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Charming set including a small table, a stool, and a milking chair crafted from rustic pine
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Tables
Pine
set of a table, chair and rustic stool
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
Charming set including a small table, a stool, and a milking chair crafted from rustic pine
Pine
$34,000 / set
H 41 in W 32 in D 32 in
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
soft hand sewn Cocoa Milk Chocolate Shearling. The sort of chairs that become a family heirloom. A
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
$80,000 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 24 in
Vladimir Kagan Set of 8 Chrome Tee Dining Chairs in New Milk Chocolate Shearling
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
a kind. These cozy milk chocolate shearling chairs are suspended over glowing modern chrome frames
Chrome
$2,019
H 29.53 in W 12.8 in D 12.21 in
Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or
Chestnut
$485Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
Milk Medium Stool in Beech Seat with Marsala Red Legs by Paolo Cappello
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The concept for Milk is found in the chairs used in the past for milking. It is a homage to rural
Steel
$12,000
W 94.49 in L 90.56 in
Unique First Prototype 'Accidental Carpet' by Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
By Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
inception with the 1991 classics Chest of drawers, Rag Chair and Milk bottle lamps, Atelier Remy
Wool, Jute, Latex
Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs
Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 8 - Milk/Black
Located in Milano, IT
The smooth yet precise shape of the chair acquires a mesmerizing sense of motion as it interacts
Laminate, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Dinka Chair in Leather Col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro Home Interiors, Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dinka is a chair full of fascinating details and evocative references. The precious upholstery in
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in
21st Century Dinka Chair with Arms in Leather col. Milk by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro Home Interiors, Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dinka is a chair full of fascinating details and evocative references. The precious upholstery in
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
The Milking Stool, by Josh Page Studio. Side chair in Sapele wood
By Josh Page
Located in Cranbrook, GB
Milking stool made from reclaimed Sapele 430featuring curved back rest and carved detail.
Sapele Wood
Spindle Back Windsor Chair
By Bibbings & Hensby’
Located in London, GB
traditional hand tools and finished in a natural milk paint. The chair exhibits prominent textures and marks
Ash, Oak
Highly Carved Swedish Begere Chair
Located in Bedford, NY
Highly carved Swedish bergere chair with milk paint finished. Recovered.
Primitive Milking Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of primitive three-legged miniature milking chairs.
Wood
Swedish Painted Milking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This adorable Swedish milking chair would be wonderful used as an accent in any home decor. It has
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
companion to any desk or entry table. Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking
Wood
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
function as a work or milking chair, its petite proportions make it a great fireside accent or a perfect
Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint
Pair of Traditional Milking Stools
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of traditional provincial French handle-backed milking stools. Sitting on three
Wood
Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Hand Crafted and Painted -Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans-Swivel Bar Stools with Chain Feet
Primitive Carved Wood Milking Stool, Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
This primitive milking splayed leg wood stool was made circa 1920. The seat is beautifully hand
Hardwood
Collection of Vintage Kid's Chairs and Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century wooden kids' chairs and one milk stool. Sturdy and functional and fun!!! Great
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 14.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Primitive French Oak Milking Chairs Jean Touret for Atelier Marolles
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of three-legged Primitive chairs imported from France. The chairs in French solid oak
Oak
American Folk Milk-Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
American black milk-painted rocking chair, likely from the 19th century. Here are the details
Wood
Vintage "Heart" Milking Stool Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming and "honest" patina milking stool, American ca' 1950's. Unusual heart cut out in the
Maple
Pair of Oversized Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
new foam and gorgeous glowing dark milk chocolate velvet. Chairs are installation ready. Dimension
Velvet
1900s American Milk Glass Ice Cream Table with Wood Swing Out Chairs
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Amazing 1900s American ice cream table with swing out chairs. It still has the original white
Iron
Primitive Milk Stool Round Three Legged in Light Wood
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Light wood and hand-carved three-legged milk stool or chair. The seat and legs of this
Wood, Hardwood
Original Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Milk Chocolate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The condition of this original rosewood Eames chair and ottoman is amazing. The rosewood is
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of French Forties Club Chairs in Milk Chocolate Ultrasuede
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderful pair of very comfortable French club chairs.
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs with Milk Paint
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 birch and Swedish pine chairs from the Goteborge area of Sweden.
Pair of Side Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Graceful Swedish Lyre Back Dining or Side Chairs in Milk Paint
Six Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six Swedish dining chairs in grey milk paint finish.
Salterini Wrought Iron & Milk Glass Dining Table w/ Two Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Easton, PA
iron chairs made by the Italian firm Salterini c.1950s. The chair design is a particularly interesting
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 28.5 in Dm 41.5 in L 28.5 in
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Set of Four Patio Chairs with Table, circa 1950s
By Arbuck, Paul McCobb
Located in Essex, MA
white milk glass table and four chairs in black wrought iron, with newly upholstered seat cushions in
Wrought Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden...
Sheepskin, Beech
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
Metal, Chrome
$6,110
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$18,814
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
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.
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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.
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