Stool Patterned
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Rattan
2010s European Stools
Hardwood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stools
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Brass
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Other Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century North American Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Stools
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Stools
Jute, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Stools
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Stools
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Agate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Footstools
Velvet, Poplar
2010s Turkish Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s Art Deco Tables
Bone
2010s Chinese Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Rope, Wood
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
20th Century Art Deco End Tables
Resin
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Chestnut
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Foam
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Foam
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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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