Soft Upholstered Stool
Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Stools
Fruitwood
2010s European Stools
Wood, Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hide, Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s French Stools
Fabric, Wool
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Lebanese Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool, Elm
20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Metal, Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Stools
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
2010s Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
2010s Italian Stools
Leather
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Italian Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Velvet, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Sheepskin
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Linen
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Linen
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
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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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