Orange Foot Stool
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Leather
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Late 20th Century Italian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
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Fabric, Wood
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Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Iron
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Maple
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Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
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Leather
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Acrylic
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Rattan
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
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Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
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Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Stools
Horn, Tapestry
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Wool, Wood
Vintage 1920s Scottish Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 1880s High Victorian Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Iron, Wrought Iron, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Iron
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century North African Stools
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Linen
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Wood
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Early 1900s Figurative Paintings
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
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Canvas
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Acrylic, Lucite
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Steel
20th Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Furniture
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Footstools
Fabric, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Upholstery, Rattan, Formica
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Leather
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Leather
Vintage 1960s American Stools
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Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary German Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Footstools
Leather
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Leather
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Leather
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Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
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21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets
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Chrome
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Wood
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Stools
Metal
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Aluminum, Steel
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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