Retro Upholstered Stool
1980s American Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Victorian Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Folk Art Retro Upholstered Stool
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Walnut, Bouclé
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Leather, Lucite
Late 20th Century Regency Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Bouclé, Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Brass
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Brass, Steel
1970s French Retro Upholstered Stool
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Rosewood
1990s Moroccan Art Deco Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Textile, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Metal, Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Retro Upholstered Stool
Wood
Late 20th Century Georgian Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Upholstered Stool
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Retro Upholstered Stool
Brass
1960s Adam Style Retro Upholstered Stool
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Lucite
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Late 20th Century Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery
1990s Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Chrome
1960s American Retro Upholstered Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Fabric, Cherry
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Upholstered Stool
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Retro Upholstered Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1960s American Retro Upholstered Stool
Wood, Wool, Faux 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.
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