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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Wood, Giltwood, Silk
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Stools
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
1990s European Stools
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Vases
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern End Tables
Glass, Rattan
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Linen, Foam, Down
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century British Modern Armchairs
Textile, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Plastic
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Wood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wrought Iron
1990s American Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Stools
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century Organic Modern Stools
Oak, Leather, Rattan
Antique 1880s European Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Furniture
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Footstools
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Footstools
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Footstools
Pine, Rope
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Stools
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Persian Footstools
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 1820s French Biedermeier Footstools
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century German Organic Modern Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Swivel Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Oak
Antique 1860s Victorian 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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