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2010s Portuguese Stools
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2010s Portuguese Stools
Brass
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Wood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Walnut, Upholstery
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Stools
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s Scottish Benches
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Paintings
Paint, Paper
Vintage 1910s Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Prints
Paper, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Cotton Canvas
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Vintage 1960s European Rustic Stools
Oak
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Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools
Cherry
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Imbuia
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Stools
Cherry
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Models and Miniatures
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century English Books
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Mahogany
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Metal
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Stools
Reed
20th Century French Stools
Oak
Antique 1880s Burmese Chinese Export Stools
Teak
Antique Early 18th Century English George III Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Stools
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century American Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Lounge Chairs
Linen, Down, Feathers, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Picture Frames
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Stools
Raffia, Rope, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Stools
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Jacobean Stools
Oak
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Stools
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Late 20th Century American Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Spanish Stools
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Textile, Wood
20th Century French Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Muslin, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Muslin, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
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Mid-20th Century French Stools
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Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Stools
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Stools
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Stools
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Stools
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Oak
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Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Bohemian Footstools
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Side Tables
Oak
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
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20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
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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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