Folding Stool Seat
Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Stools
Nickel
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Zebra Hide
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s Stools
Teak
2010s Bulgarian Stools
Leather, Walnut
2010s Bulgarian Stools
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools
Bronze, Iron
20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Leather, Oak, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s English Footstools
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century French Stools
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century German Colonial Revival Stools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century American Stools
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Aesthetic Movement Stools
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Stools
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Stools
Wood, Canvas, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Stools
Canvas
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Stools
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Neoclassical Stools
Bronze
20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Zebra Hide
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Wool, Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Stools
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wood, Hide
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century French Stools
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Footstools
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Leather, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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