Stool With Padded Seat
2010s Italian Stools
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Oak, Walnut, Leather
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Leather, Walnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Leather, Walnut, Oak
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Oak, Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 1890s Italian Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Naugahyde, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Spanish Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Velvet, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wicker, Plastic, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Foam, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Natural Fiber, Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Leather
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Vanities
Mirror, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century American Primitive Stools
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Stools
Antique 19th Century Swedish Stools
Vintage 1970s Stools
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Stools
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
1990s European Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Stools
Bamboo, Grasscloth
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Velvet, Hardwood
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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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