Old Wood Stools
Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Stools
Iron
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
2010s Spanish Louis XVI Stools
Ash
20th Century Stools
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Stools
Chestnut
20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Stools
Wood
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Wood, Wicker
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools
Wood
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Wood
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Metal
20th Century Rustic Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Japanese Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
2010s Thai Tribal Stools
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Footstools
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Ivorian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Elm
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Other
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools
Wicker, Wood, Hickory, Willow
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Country Stools
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Stools
Elm
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century French Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Stools
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Rustic Stools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Stools
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Wood, Leather, Pine
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s Japanese Primitive Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Stools
Wool, Wood
20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Stools
Wood
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1940s North American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Enamel, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Pine
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Side Tables
Hickory
Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Wool, Felt
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Walnut, Cedar
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.
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