Stool 20s
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Leather, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Chinoiserie Stools
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Stools
Concrete
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Dutch Stools
Resin, Epoxy Resin
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Stools
Rattan
Antique Early 1900s French Regency Stools
Walnut, Leather
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Stools
Naugahyde, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Regency Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s French Modern Stools
Other
2010s French Modern Stools
Other
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Canvas, Ash
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Sheepskin, Hardwood
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Terracotta
20th Century Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Early 20th Century English Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Leather, Elm
Early 20th Century American Stools
Early 20th Century English Stools
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Giltwood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Stools
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Empire Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Primitive Stools
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Vintage 1920s Scottish Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
Vintage 1980s Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
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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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