Suzani Upholstered
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
20th Century American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
Cotton, Silk
Antique Early 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
Cotton, Silk
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Silk
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
20th Century American Armchairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Straw, Wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
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Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
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Antique 19th Century Benches
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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wool, Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws
Silk
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Sideboards
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20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Cotton
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Empire Side Chairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs
Cotton
Antique 1820s European Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Cotton
20th Century Dutch Empire Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Vintage 1970s Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Cotton, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Suzani Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
Late 20th Century Turkish Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Early 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1920s Asian Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Footstools
Wood, Cotton, Silk
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Uzbek Benches
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
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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.
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