Original Thonet Stool
Antique 1890s German Other Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood, Beech
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Stools
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Polish Campaign Stools
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Maple
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Beech
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Stools
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Stools
Bentwood
Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Stools
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Jugendstil Stools
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Stools
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Vienna Secession Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut, Plywood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Braid
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Stools
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Bentwood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tables
Iron
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Stools
Beech
2010s German Stools
Oak
2010s German Side Chairs
Oak
2010s German Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Braid
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Original Thonet Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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