Stools Vintage Retro
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Cord, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal, Chrome
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Chrome
1950s German Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Iron
1960s Italian Space Age Stools Vintage Retro
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stools Vintage Retro
Aluminum, Enamel
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Leather, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Leather, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
20th Century American Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stools Vintage Retro
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Bamboo, Wood, Formica
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Fabric, Wood
1970s Stools Vintage Retro
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Milk Glass, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Stools Vintage Retro
Rattan
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Textile, Beech
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Lucite
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Cut Glass, Hardwood, Wood
1970s German Space Age Stools Vintage Retro
Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1970s French Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Cotton, Teak
20th Century European Stools Vintage Retro
Leather
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Faux Leather, Teak
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Metal
1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Wool, Teak
20th Century European Stools Vintage Retro
Velvet
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Upholstery, Teak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools Vintage Retro
Upholstery, Teak
1960s American Stools Vintage Retro
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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 26, 2024The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.
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