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PAIR OF MiD CENTURY MODERN CIR 1950 BAMBOO RECLINING SLING ARMCHAIRS & FOOTSTOOL
PAIR OF MiD CENTURY MODERN CIR 1950 BAMBOO RECLINING SLING ARMCHAIRS & FOOTSTOOL

PAIR OF MiD CENTURY MODERN CIR 1950 BAMBOO RECLINING SLING ARMCHAIRS & FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Mid

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style Benches or Footstools
Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style Benches or Footstools

Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style Benches or Footstools

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Black Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style benches with newly upholstered seats in grey

Category

20th Century North American Regency Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Post Modern Gerard van den Berg 'Loge' Chairs & Footstools for Montis
Pair of Post Modern Gerard van den Berg 'Loge' Chairs & Footstools for Montis

Pair of Post Modern Gerard van den Berg 'Loge' Chairs & Footstools for Montis

By Montis

Located in London, GB

This rare and complete suite features the iconic 'Loge' lounge chairs and matching footstools, a

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Louis XVI Revival Open Armchairs French with Footstools, Midcentury
Pair of Louis XVI Revival Open Armchairs French with Footstools, Midcentury

Pair of Louis XVI Revival Open Armchairs French with Footstools, Midcentury

$1,781Sale Price / set|42% Off

H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in

Pair of Louis XVI Revival Open Armchairs French with Footstools, Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XVI revival, Very fine

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century
Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century

Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century

Located in Miami, FL

Italian pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color teddy wool bouclé upholstery

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Edra Grande Soffice Sofa and Footstool
Edra Grande Soffice Sofa and Footstool

Edra Grande Soffice Sofa and Footstool

$12,565Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 34.26 in W 129.14 in D 40.95 in

Edra Grande Soffice Sofa and Footstool

By Francesco Binfaré, Edra

Located in Rochester, England

for relaxation and style.  Condition Notes: The sofa and footstool pairing are in highly desirable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Pair of 20th Century Orange Melange Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Orange Melange Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Orange Melange Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality melange upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Chairs with Footstools by Francis Jourdain (Attr.), France ca 1928
Pair of Chairs with Footstools by Francis Jourdain (Attr.), France ca 1928

Pair of Chairs with Footstools by Francis Jourdain (Attr.), France ca 1928

By Francis Jourdain

Located in Utrecht, NL

-century are known as masters of elegantly organic forms. As such, these chairs and footstools are

Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Orange Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Orange Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Orange Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s

Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s

By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura

Located in Voorburg, NL

An extremely rare and beautiful pair of 1970s original Noboru Nakamura leather button back lounge

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt and Cream Art Nouveau Club Chairs with Footstools
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt and Cream Art Nouveau Club Chairs with Footstools

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt and Cream Art Nouveau Club Chairs with Footstools

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of lovely and elegant Art Nouveau Italian armchairs or fauteuils with exquisite footstools

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Vintage Footstools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful pink pattern high quality italian velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

PAIR OF HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS OR SiDE TABLES PART OF LARGE SUITE
PAIR OF HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS OR SiDE TABLES PART OF LARGE SUITE

PAIR OF HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOLS OR SiDE TABLES PART OF LARGE SUITE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of super

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Mid Century Solid Maple Footstools with Curved Frames, 1960s
Mid Century Solid Maple Footstools with Curved Frames, 1960s

Mid Century Solid Maple Footstools with Curved Frames, 1960s

$555Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in

Mid Century Solid Maple Footstools with Curved Frames, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Refined pair of mid century footstools from 1960s Czechoslovakia, executed in solid maple wood. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Teak Footstools by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Rare Teak Footstools by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Rare Teak Footstools by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$4,129 / set

H 22.25 in W 15.95 in D 20.08 in

Rare Teak Footstools by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Beautiful Danish pair of solid teak footstools. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum

Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum

By Brown Jordan

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Ernest Race Heron Armchair and Footstool in White Bouclé, Britain, 1950s
Vintage Ernest Race Heron Armchair and Footstool in White Bouclé, Britain, 1950s

Vintage Ernest Race Heron Armchair and Footstool in White Bouclé, Britain, 1950s

$4,971Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.01 in W 32.29 in D 32.68 in

Vintage Ernest Race Heron Armchair and Footstool in White Bouclé, Britain, 1950s

By Ernest Race, Race Furniture

Located in London, GB

A completely reupholstered Heron chair by Ernest Race from the 1950s, along with original footstool

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1920'S ART DECO RESTORED HAND DYED WHISKEY BROWN SUITE SOFA ARMCHAiRS FOOTSTOOLS
1920'S ART DECO RESTORED HAND DYED WHISKEY BROWN SUITE SOFA ARMCHAiRS FOOTSTOOLS

1920'S ART DECO RESTORED HAND DYED WHISKEY BROWN SUITE SOFA ARMCHAiRS FOOTSTOOLS

Located in Pulborough, GB

sofa accompanied by matching armchairs and footstools, all crafted with attention to detail and an

Category

20th Century British Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans
Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

$1,600 / set

H 18.5 in Dm 22 in

Pair of Vintage Modern Rolling Ottomans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish pair of vintage modern ottomans/footstools. Interestingly designed vintage upholstery, with

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Sculptural Arched Leg Rectangular Red Velvet Ottomans - A Pair
1970s Sculptural Arched Leg Rectangular Red Velvet Ottomans - A Pair

1970s Sculptural Arched Leg Rectangular Red Velvet Ottomans - A Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

and discreet metal glides complete the look. The pair offers versatility as footstools, accent seating

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Impeccable Ottoman Armchairs by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ligne Roset
Pair of Impeccable Ottoman Armchairs by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ligne Roset

Pair of Impeccable Ottoman Armchairs by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ligne Roset

By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Ligne Roset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ottoman because the gorgeous stitching pattern is inspired by traditional Moroccan footstools. This pair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Upholstery

Pair of Low Antique Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tripodal Pedestals, Late 1800s
Pair of Low Antique Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tripodal Pedestals, Late 1800s

Pair of Low Antique Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tripodal Pedestals, Late 1800s

Located in Dallas, TX

unique footstools for a pair of armchairs or even highly-carved supports for a coffee table.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Rustic Ottomans or Tabourets in Rush and Pine
Pair of Rustic Ottomans or Tabourets in Rush and Pine

Pair of Rustic Ottomans or Tabourets in Rush and Pine

$4,400 / set

H 10.83 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Rustic Ottomans or Tabourets in Rush and Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of ottomans / stools / tabourets / footstools, rush, pine, Europe, 1950s A versatile design

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rush, Pine

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

have another pair of the footstools in addition to these listed under my other items Wingback

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter
Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter

$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 15.25 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Rare Walnut American Victorian Foot Stools Attributed to Belter

By John Henry Belter

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite pair of rare walnut American Victorian footstools, attributed to the renowned

Category

Antique 1890s American High Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna
Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna

Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco duo pair of stool or footstools from cherry and black floral textile fabric attributed to

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s
Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s

Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s

By Alf Svensson, Källemo

Located in Lejre, DK

This set of a pair of armchairs and a footstool is a beautiful example of mid-20th century Swedish

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut 11 Piece Salon/Drawing Room Suite
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut 11 Piece Salon/Drawing Room Suite

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut 11 Piece Salon/Drawing Room Suite

$20,022 / set

H 39.77 in W 69.3 in D 27.56 in

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut 11 Piece Salon/Drawing Room Suite

Located in Suffolk, GB

sofa, a gentleman's armchair, a lady's armchair, six side chairs and a pair of footstools, an

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

THREE VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED SILK SCATTER CUSHIONS
THREE VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED SILK SCATTER CUSHIONS

THREE VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED SILK SCATTER CUSHIONS

By Versace Home Collection

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

suite, I have two of the sofas, both listed separately, one armchair, a massive ottoman and a pair of

Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE

VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE

By Versace Home Collection

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

sofas, both listed separately, one armchair, a massive ottoman and a pair of footstools, this sale is

Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

VERSACE 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUITE
VERSACE 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUITE

VERSACE 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUITE

By Versace Home Collection

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

sofas, both listed separately, one armchair and a pair of footstools, this sale is for the piece listed

Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

VERSACE ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE ARMCHAiR LOVESEAT PART OF SUITE
VERSACE ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE ARMCHAiR LOVESEAT PART OF SUITE

VERSACE ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE ARMCHAiR LOVESEAT PART OF SUITE

By Versace Home Collection

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

suite, I have two of the sofas, both listed separately, one armchair, a massive ottoman and a pair of

Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

British Maker, Stools, Wood, Fabric, United Kingdom, 19th Century
British Maker, Stools, Wood, Fabric, United Kingdom, 19th Century

British Maker, Stools, Wood, Fabric, United Kingdom, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of stools or footstools produced in the United Kingdom, 19th Century. Dimensions: 6.25” H x

Category

Antique 19th Century British Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stools, Honey Sheepskin, Walnut, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stools, Honey Sheepskin, Walnut, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stools, Honey Sheepskin, Walnut, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Honey Sheepskin, Walnut, Sweden, 1970s Pair of

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Highclere, Newbury

. Paired with its matching footstool, it offers a complete seating experience, one that encourages you to

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER TWO SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE
RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER TWO SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE

RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER TWO SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE

By De Sede

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

provide you with the exact price This is part of a collection as mentioned, I have in total a pair of

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Spanish Nightstands in Wood Set of 2
Mid Century Spanish Nightstands in Wood Set of 2

Mid Century Spanish Nightstands in Wood Set of 2

$2,980 / set

H 31.78 in W 23.51 in D 15.36 in

Mid Century Spanish Nightstands in Wood Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

inside. . The base of the table is root and is covered by glass. They have a footstool and a pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Wood

European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s
European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s

European Cabinetmaker Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

to break away from the swaddling clothes of the past to entertain new forms for living. This pair is

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman
Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman

Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman

$1,500 / item

H 17 in W 24 in D 20 in

Natural Veg Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Ottoman

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chaise extension, or a footstool and can pair easily with matching pieces from the Inheritance Collection

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Tarnished Brass Ottoman
Vintage Military Canvas and Tarnished Brass Ottoman

Vintage Military Canvas and Tarnished Brass Ottoman

$1,700 / item

H 17 in W 24 in D 20 in

Vintage Military Canvas and Tarnished Brass Ottoman

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chaise extension, or a footstool and can pair easily with matching pieces from the Inheritance Collection

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality I have ever seen

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Multi-Position Reclining Chair in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
Multi-Position Reclining Chair in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group

Multi-Position Reclining Chair in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Clifton, NJ

. Pairs with the matching Footstool in Red for kick-back comfort. Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Pair Footstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of pair footstools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all pair footstools available were constructed with great care. We have 540 antique and vintage pair footstools in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair footstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Chesterfield, Jens Risom and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful pair footstools that are worth considering.

How Much are Pair Footstools?

Pair footstools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,497, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

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.