Spindle Stool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Stools
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Maple
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Stools
Metal
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Stools
Walnut
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Braid
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools
Pine
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s Unknown Chinoiserie Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Seagrass, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine, Leather
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Stools
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Stools
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Oak
20th Century Minimalist Stools
Rush, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Walnut, Yew
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Shaker Ladders
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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Spindle Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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