Stool Height
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Stools
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Stools
Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut
Antique 1820s Regency Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Stools
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century Danish Stools
Leather, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Metal
2010s American Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut, Cane
Antique 1860s Victorian Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Glass, Plastic, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Stools
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
2010s Stools
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Metal, Other
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
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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.
- What is a counter height stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
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