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Midcentury Pair of Green and Gilded Round Stools with Back
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury pair of green and gilded round stools with back Recently upholstered Beautiful conical
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

AUREA Bar Stool with back quilting
Located in Frazão, Porto
AUREA is a high stool with sophisticated design, very comfortable and well balanced piece.‎‎ The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

AUREA Bar Stool with back quilting
AUREA Bar Stool with back quilting
H 45.28 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Pre Owned Modern Bruno Rey Bar Stool with Back in Brown by Dietiker
By Dietiker
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pre Owned Modern Bruno Rey Bar Stools with Backs In Brown by Dietiker. A classic design by Bruno
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Montrose Stool with back in painted Poplar
By Geoff McKonly Furniture
Located in Southampton, MA
The Montrose Stool with a Back has all the cool joinery details of the original Montrose Stool but
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Poplar

"Mingx" Indoor Steel Low Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor low stool with back, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor high stool with back, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Polished Chrome
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
available, with a List price of $ 2,030.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Polished Chrome
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
available, with a List price of $ 1,930.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Smoked Brass
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, with a List price of $ 2,280.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Smoked Brass
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Mingx" Outdoor Steel High or Low Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an outdoor high or low stool with back. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Unusual vintage French Carved Oak Stool with Back and Custom Velvet Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra sitting in your den with this rustic chair/stool. Crafted in France circa 1980, the
Category

Late 20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Dietiker Rey Counter Stool with Back, Mid-Century Modern, by Bruno Rey, 1971
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971. This is the counter stool version of
Category

2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Amorph Chimera Bar Stool with Back in Gray Oak stain on Ash wood
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barstool designed by Amorph made out of solid ashwood and leather. Stain color: Rusted walnut Dimension: 34" H x 19.50" L x 15" W Seat height 26" inch. About Amorph: Amorph is a de...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Amorph Chimera Bar Stool with Back in Antique Oak stain on Ash wood
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barstool designed by Amorph made out of solid ashwood and leather. Stain color: Rusted walnut Dimension: 34" H x 19.50" L x 15" W Seat height 26" inch. About Amorph: Amorph is a de...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" Black Bar Stools with Back for Fasem Italy, Set of Two
By Nobu Tanigawa, Fasem International
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for Fasem Italy, Set of Two. Pair of Nardis bar height stools with black rubber like seats and back
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or White'
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal bar stool. The
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or Whi'
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for a packing quote. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Mid Century Industrial Metal Bar Stools with Backrests
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic set of three Industrial bar height stools with back rests, round black vinyl seats. All
Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Load Bar Stool by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
This high beech stool with back represents the sophisticated and meticulous research carried out by
Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Beech

Load Bar Stool by Emilio Nanni
Load Bar Stool by Emilio Nanni
H 39.38 in W 19.89 in D 17.72 in
Set of Two Heavy Industrial Bar Stools in Powder Coated Blue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Heavy Industrial metal bar stools with backs in Newly Powder Coated Maui Blue. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Load Bar Stool #2 by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
This high beech stool with back represents the sophisticated and meticulous research carried out by
Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Load Bar Stool #2 by Emilio Nanni
H 36.23 in W 19.89 in D 17.72 in
Set of Three Swivel Barstools in Chrome and Goatskin
Located in London, GB
Set of three swivel bar stools with back rest in chrome, new upholstery in goatskin by Tambourin
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Angle Steel Inc. Adjustable Industrial Stool
By Angle Steel Stool Company
Located in Garnerville, NY
Angle Steel Stool Inc. adjustable industrial stool. Steel frame construction with solid wood (oak
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Bruno Rey Beech and Chrome Counter Bar Stools, Dietiker Switzerland, Pair
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Miami, FL
Rey designed beech wood and chrome bar stools with backs by the Swiss company Dietiker. These counter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

1920s English Upholstered Stool with Slightly Raised Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English stool from circa 1920 with slightly raised back, straight carved legs, H-Form cross
Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage High Back Bar Stools With Suede Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These high back maple bar stools are newly upholstered in high grade quality Italian suede. They
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Amisco Chair or Stool with Foam Back
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Miami, FL
Tubular steel frame in red lacquer with black foam back support and beige seat cushion by Amisco
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Leather Seat
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Hand Carved Pine Stool/Chair with Violin Back, French, 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sturdy legs. This stool has an impressive violin shaped back with an oval shaped seat with great
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Una Counter Stool in Maple with Upholstered Back by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The UNA counter stool intersects a round wooden seat and legs with a leather upholstered
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Chinese Elm Stools with Hump Back Rail, 1780-1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of square Chinese elm wood "bamboo" stools in the Ming taste. The turned legs have exposed
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
periodically coated to add additional protection*** Cast iron swing out counter / bar stool with IPE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe
H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat with raw oak seat. This is suitable for indoor use, for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Iron

Regency Cane Back Sculpted Swivel Counter Stools
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home's comfort and style with these Regency Cane Back Sculpted Swivel Counter Stools
Category

20th Century American Regency Stools

Materials

Wood

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wooden Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize
Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize
Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat is now offered in a finished 12" diameter oak seat. This
Category

2010s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron, Metal

Set of Three High Back Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four matching high back bar stools with spindle backs. The construction is very good and
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Three High Back Bar Stools
Set of Three High Back Bar Stools
H 37 in W 14 in D 14 in
Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Located in London, GB
A Swiss pine back stool with an open heart carving on the back panel. Swiss, early 18th century
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 13.59 in
Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Hand-Woven Danish Cord Seat
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

T-Back Krāne Stool, 4-Legged Version
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
. Handcrafted from solid American Ash, made in Canada. The Krane stool features a generously sized
Category

2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Wood

T-Back Krāne Stool, 4-Legged Version
T-Back Krāne Stool, 4-Legged Version
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools with Original Vinyl
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Pictured. Original feet on legs, very comfy contours to the backs and the chrome ring shows some wear but
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Brass, Chrome

1970s Whitaker Furniture Oak with Cane Back and Leatherette Seat Bar Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A set four (4) 1970s Whitaker Furniture Oak and Cane Back with Leatherette Seat Bar Stools in good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Cane, Oak

Modern Open Low Back Bar & Counter Stool
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Low open back bench seat counter stool upholstered in a combination of a silk and poly blend Romo
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Maple, Lacquer

Restored Rattan Bar Stools with Hour Glass Seat Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored set of six, single-strand rattan bar stool with "Horsehoe" rattan back and blue vinyl seat
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan

Sotto Bar Stool with Cane-Back, Gray Fabric and Teak Solid Wood
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Sotto counter stool is a piece that is designed with a taller high to use at a countertop or a
Category

2010s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and No Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction French Louis XVI style bar stool with rush seat and no back.
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and No Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction French Louis XVI style bar stool with rush seat and no back.
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mark Albrecth High Back Woven Leather Bar Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
The high back bar stool, shown here, is from the design studio of Mark Albrecth. Made with a
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diana Bar Stool Circular with Back Rest in Steel Powder-Coated & Mousse Leather
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
sense of opulence to any room. Introducing the Diana Bar Stool from our Diana Collection, inspired by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Tria Stool, High Back, Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, high back, oak contour by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Stool, High Back, Oak by Colé Italia
Tria Stool, High Back, Oak by Colé Italia
H 41.34 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, low back, coffee by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
T-Back Krāne Stool, 4-Legged Version Walnut
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
. Handcrafted from solid American Black Walnut, made in Canada. The Krane stool features a generously sized
Category

2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

T-Back Krāne Stool in Solid Black Ash
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
from solid American Ash, hand-selected for colour uniformity and quality. The Krane stool features a
Category

2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Wood

T-Back Krāne Stool in Solid Black Ash
T-Back Krāne Stool in Solid Black Ash
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Diana Bar Stool Circular with Back Rest in Steel Powder-Coated and Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
sense of opulence to any room. Introducing the Diana Bar Stool from our Diana Collection, inspired by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Dark Stained Rattan Bar Stools with Stick Back, set of 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 8 dark Stained rattan bar stools with woven wicker seats and 3-strand rattan pull legs. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Rattan

Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and High Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
design for our reproductions. We make side chairs, armchairs, counter and bar stools to customers
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

New Pink Industrial Wrought Iron Shop, Counter Stool with Metal Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize
Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Emeco Alfi Counter Stool in Red & Ash with Low Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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Stools with Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stools with backs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique stools with backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are 46 antique and vintage stools with backs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 72 modern editions to choose from as well. Stools with backs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of stools with backs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial stools with backs are of considerable interest. Large stools with backs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller stools with backs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Stools with backs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Tolix are consistently popular.

How Much are Stools with Backs?

Stools with backs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.

Questions About Stools with Backs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The logo that is two Cs back to back is the logo of Chanel. You'll see the logo prominently featured in the designs of Chanel handbags, apparel, jewelry and other pieces. The pair of Cs pays tribute to Coco Chanel, who founded the French luxury fashion house in 1910. Chanel designed the logo herself and first unveiled it in 1925. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A metamorphic stool is a piece of furniture that can be transformed into a chair by simply lowering or lifting the seat back. You can shop a collection of metamorphic stools and chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.