Old Antique Stool
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Old Antique Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Old Antique Stool
Wood
Early 1900s Danish Industrial Old Antique Stool
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Stool
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Stool
Pine
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Old Antique Stool
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century English Old Antique Stool
Oak
Early 19th Century American Primitive Old Antique Stool
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Old Antique Stool
Pine
1920s Old Antique Stool
Oak
Late 18th Century English Old Antique Stool
Early 20th Century Chinese Old Antique Stool
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Rococo Old Antique Stool
Rosewood
1680s Italian Baroque Old Antique Stool
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Old Antique Stool
Textile, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Old Antique Stool
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Old Antique Stool
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Stool
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Stool
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Colonial Old Antique Stool
Oak
1920s French Rustic Old Antique Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Old Antique Stool
Wood
19th Century English Jacobean Old Antique Stool
Oak
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Old Antique Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century English Charles II Old Antique Stool
Oak
17th Century English Charles II Old Antique Stool
Oak
19th Century British Old Antique Stool
Ash, Elm
19th Century French Old Antique Stool
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Primitive Old Antique Stool
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Old Antique Stool
Pine
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Old Antique Stool
Wood, Beads
Early 20th Century Italian Old Antique Stool
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century Old Antique Stool
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Stool
Cane, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Old Antique Stool
Oak
Late 19th Century French Provincial Old Antique Stool
Leather
Early 19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Old Antique Stool
Wool, Walnut
16th Century Old Antique Stool
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Rustic Old Antique Stool
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Old Antique Stool
Pine
19th Century English Old Antique Stool
Pine
Early 1900s French Rustic Old Antique Stool
Wood
1860s Italian High Victorian Old Antique Stool
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Old Antique Stool
Walnut
Early 1900s German Old Antique Stool
Wood
Late 19th Century English Georgian Old Antique Stool
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s German Industrial Old Antique Stool
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Stool
Oak
16th Century Old Antique Stool
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Old Antique Stool
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century European Other Old Antique Stool
Wood
1780s English Georgian Old Antique Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
1760s English Georgian Old Antique Stool
Oak
1780s English George II Old Antique Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
1720s English George I Old Antique Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Old Antique Stool
Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Stool
Wood
Early 1900s American Industrial Old Antique Stool
Steel
1920s American Adirondack Old Antique Stool
Leather, Wood
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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, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
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