Palm Beach Stool
1990s Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Stools
Leather, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Japanese Stools
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope, Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Stools
Wood
1990s Stools
Cotton, Velvet, Oak
Early 2000s French Provincial Stools
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Stools
Plaster, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Stools
Chenille, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Concrete
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Stools
Reed
Vintage 1980s Stools
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Seagrass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Ming Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Ceramic
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Regency Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Regency Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Regency Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Stools
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Philippine Stools
Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Ceramic, Paint
Late 20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Stools
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Stools
Ceramic
20th Century English Egyptian Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Stools
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Wrought Iron
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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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