Stick Stool
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Stools
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Stools
Wood, Paint
20th Century American American Craftsman Stools
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Stools
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brutalist Stools
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1940s North American Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s North American Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Footstools
Rattan
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite, Brass
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Tin
Antique 1860s French Vases
Gold
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Elm
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Elm
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 2000s British Modern Books
Paper
Antique 1740s Spanish Primitive Benches
Wood
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s Footstools
Reed, Upholstery
Antique 1860s Welsh Victorian Center Tables
Pine
Vintage 1950s Stools
Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Antique 1890s French Primitive Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Leather
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1910s Moroccan Stools
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools
Leather, Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1910s Moroccan Stools
Late 20th Century American Stools
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools
Wood
20th Century American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Footstools
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 18th Century Welsh Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century British Folk Art Side Tables
Ash, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century European Paintings
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cord, Rope, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools
Wicker, Reed, 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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