Square Stool
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Stools
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
2010s Minimalist Stools
Lacquer, Abalone
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Wood, Upholstery, Tapestry
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Reed, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1910s Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Teak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Chairs
Stoneware
20th Century Unknown Stools
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Ash
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Rattan, Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cane, Elm
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique 18th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Majolica, Pottery
Early 20th Century Asian Qing Side Tables
Wood
20th Century American Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s Belgian Other Stools
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Maple
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
2010s Dutch Stools
Acrylic, Polystyrene
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Resin
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet
2010s Chinese Stools
Copper
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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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