Oval Stool
Early 20th Century English Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Stools
Hardwood, Reed
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut
20th Century Stools
Elm
Late 20th Century American Country Stools
Wood
Antique 17th Century Danish Stools
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Elm
Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vanities
Mirror, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century American Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Hardwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Glass
Antique 1890s American Chinoiserie Footstools
Giltwood
20th Century Vanities
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Footstools
Antique Early 1900s English Stools
Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Stools
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Art Deco Stools
Brass, Steel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Art Deco Stools
Brass, Steel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Art Deco Stools
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Side Tables
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Stools
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stools
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Stools
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Stools
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
Vintage 1920s French Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1940s English Schoolhouse Stools
Elm, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Stools
Wood
20th Century Stools
Elm
20th Century Asian Stools
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
20th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Stools
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Regency Stools
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Stools
Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century British Stools
Maple
20th Century English Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century English Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century Victorian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Beech, Linen
20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Stools
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
2010s French Stools
Marble
Early 20th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Elm, Wicker
Early 20th Century English Louis XV Stools
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Stools
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century French Globes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Travertine, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chenille, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Oval 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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