Red Foot Stool
Early 20th Century French Victorian Stools
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Stools
Leather, Mahogany
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Other
20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Poplar
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cotton, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Tapestry, Silk, Mahogany
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Plywood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 1830s American American Empire Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Burl
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Velvet, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
1990s French Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Etching, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Bone, Cotton
1990s Danish Aesthetic Movement Stools
Steel
2010s American Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Early 2000s Norwegian Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
2010s Moroccan Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
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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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