Pair French Footstools
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Footstools
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Footstools
Mahogany
20th Century Regency Footstools
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Wrought Iron
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1980s English Footstools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Footstools
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Tapestry, Giltwood
20th Century French French Provincial Footstools
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Footstools
Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Oak, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Sheepskin, Hardwood
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Tapestries
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century Chinese Baroque Central Asian Rugs
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
1990s Chinese Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk, Cotton, Wool
1990s Chinese Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1850s French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Early 19th Century French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Footstools
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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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