Pair Of African Stools
20th Century African Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Burkinabe Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Stools
Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Bronze
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Stools
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Plastic
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Nutwood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s South African Post-Modern Side Tables
Sandstone, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art End Tables
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Polyester
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Bone, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century African Footstools
Wood
2010s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century French Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Iron
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
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20th Century African Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Stools
Wood
2010s African Modern Stools
Plywood, Cotton, Linen, Foam
20th Century Cameroonian Side Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Garden Ornaments
21st Century and Contemporary Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Stools
Wood
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Stools
Bronze
20th Century Stools
Vintage 1930s African Tribal Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century Central African Tribal Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s African Stools
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Malian Brutalist Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Stools
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Oak, Fabric
Early 2000s French Stools
Cord
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
1990s Tribal Stools
Teak
20th Century Modern Stools
Chrome
African Tables
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Footstools
Oak
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Primitive Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Primitive Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Side Tables
Mahogany, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 2000s Cameroonian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Asian Metalwork
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Thai Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1960s Senegalese Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Stools
Beads, Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Stools
Hardwood
2010s South African Minimalist Stools
Oak, Hardwood
2010s French Stools
Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools
2010s Ivorian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Cameroonian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s Tribal Side Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1930s African Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Plaster
20th Century Ivorian Side Tables
20th Century Cameroonian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century African Stools
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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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