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Brass
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Steel
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Leather, Upholstery, Oak
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Leather
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Teak
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Wood
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Fabric, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
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Bronze
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Walnut
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Bronze
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Marble, Soapstone
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Brass
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Steel
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Stools
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Giltwood
2010s English Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century English Stools
Walnut
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Metal
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Stools
Elm
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Wood, Leather
Antique 1830s British William IV Stools
Rosewood
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Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Stools
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Birch, Cane
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Iron
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Metal
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Iron
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Walnut
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Steel
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Wood
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Mahogany
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Walnut
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Mahogany
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Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Footstools
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Early 20th Century English Benches
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Wood
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Scottish Footstools
Mahogany, Wool
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s German Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
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Brass
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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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