Small Bench Stool
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Stools
Other
2010s Indonesian Tribal Benches
Teak, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Benches
Chrome
Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s North American Islamic Benches
Textile, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Benches
Mahogany, Silk
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Teak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Benches
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Beech, Fabric
2010s American Benches
Concrete, Cement
Vintage 1950s Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Benches
Iron
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Stools
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
Early 20th Century French Benches
Horn, Fur
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1940s Belgian Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s French Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
2010s French Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century Rustic Benches
Pine, Paint
20th Century English Tudor Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
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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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