Paw Foot Stools
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Stools
Iron
1990s Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Gothic Footstools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Slate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Plaster
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art
Plaster, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Iron
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Globes
Other
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Greek Renaissance Historical Memorabilia
Plaster
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Stools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Stools
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1860s Victorian Stools
Walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 1830s French Empire Stools
Mahogany
Antique 1840s Footstools
Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Footstools
Beech
20th Century Indonesian Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 1840s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Regency Footstools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Footstools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Country Dry Bars
Brass
Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 1740s Italian Neoclassical Footstools
Brass
2010s Belgian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Foam, Fabric
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Paint
Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools
Linen, Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Footstools
Padouk
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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