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French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite

French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite

Located in Miami, FL

upholstered pouffe, or footstool, appeared, along with the angle sofa and unusual chairs for intimate

Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

French Upholstered Footstools
French Upholstered Footstools

French Upholstered Footstools

Unavailable|$2,775 / set

French Upholstered Footstools

Located in Westport, CT

French footstools with painted x base, new linen upholstery and nailhead trim.

Category

Early 20th Century French Footstools

Quilted, Upholstered Footstool
Quilted, Upholstered Footstool

Quilted, Upholstered Footstool

Unavailable|$1,500 / item

Quilted, Upholstered Footstool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Heal Stool is hand-made in Los Angeles. The perfect cube features evenly quilted squares that make up a lush and comfortable seating option. The comfy pouf comes in several color...

Category

2010s Footstools

Materials

Fabric

French Beechwood Framed Upholstered Foot Stool
French Beechwood Framed Upholstered Foot Stool

French Beechwood Framed Upholstered Foot Stool

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

French beechwood framed upholstered footstool having turned wooden legs with original castors

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Footstools

Pair of Teak Leather-Topped Footstools
Pair of Teak Leather-Topped Footstools

Pair of Teak Leather-Topped Footstools

Located in Chicago, IL

In the style of PS Haggen of Norway, these newly upholstered footstools in a Chartreuse Spinneybeck

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Carved French footstool, newly upholstered in a cowhide.
Carved French footstool, newly upholstered in a cowhide.

Carved French footstool, newly upholstered in a cowhide.

Located in Houston, TX

Elevate your space with our carved hardwood footstool, a timeless masterpiece newly upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Footstool Upholstered Horsehair Covered
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Footstool Upholstered Horsehair Covered

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Footstool Upholstered Horsehair Covered

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This fantastically restored, cherrywood, footstool was made from a original Biedermeier side chair

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Footstools

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Jacobean Footstools Upholstered in Navy Velvet
Pair of Jacobean Footstools Upholstered in Navy Velvet

Pair of Jacobean Footstools Upholstered in Navy Velvet

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 25" W x 18" D x 18.5" H.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Biedermeier Burr Walnut Footstool Upholstered in Horsehair
19th Century Biedermeier Burr Walnut Footstool Upholstered in Horsehair

19th Century Biedermeier Burr Walnut Footstool Upholstered in Horsehair

Located in Savannah, GA

A Biedermeier footstool with a pleasing Silhouette and beautifully grained wood, newly upholstered

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Century Floral Footstools
Pair of Century Floral Footstools

Pair of Century Floral Footstools

Unavailable|$550 / set

Pair of Century Floral Footstools

By Century Furniture

Located in Livingston, NJ

Pair of charming floral, chintz footstools. Upholstered in pink and green cotton chintz, these

Category

1990s North American Romantic Footstools

Materials

Fabric

1960s Niels Møller Danish Modern Model 80 Teak Footstool
1960s Niels Møller Danish Modern Model 80 Teak Footstool

1960s Niels Møller Danish Modern Model 80 Teak Footstool

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Sacramento, CA

1960s Danish modern Model 80 teak footstool designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller. Footstool is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1970s English G-plan Teak based leather/cloth footstool designed by Kofod larsen
1970s English G-plan Teak based leather/cloth footstool designed by Kofod larsen

1970s English G-plan Teak based leather/cloth footstool designed by Kofod larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, GB

larsen for British furniture company G-plan. These exquisite footstools can be upholstered in either

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Teak

Nest Pouf upholstered with cane details
Nest Pouf upholstered with cane details

Nest Pouf upholstered with cane details

Located in Fiscal Amares, PT

Introducing Nest Stool, a captivating addition to the NEST series—a furniture collection seamlessly blending contemporary flair with timeless design. Crafted with a harmonious fusio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Footstools

Materials

Cane

Mid-Century Central Asian Fabric Upholstered Ottoman

Mid-Century Central Asian Fabric Upholstered Ottoman

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Central Asian fabric upholstered ottoman.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Footstools

George 111 Style Damask Upholstered Walnut Stool
George 111 Style Damask Upholstered Walnut Stool

George 111 Style Damask Upholstered Walnut Stool

Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim

A fine George 111 style walnut stool with damask pattern upholstery, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Green Stool Upholstered in Silk Damask
Antique French Green Stool Upholstered in Silk Damask

Antique French Green Stool Upholstered in Silk Damask

Located in Round Top, TX

French antique stool in a beautiful green enamel with fine gilt details. The stool is upholstered

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Historicism upholstered stool, footrest, 1910´s, Austria Hungary
Historicism upholstered stool, footrest, 1910´s, Austria Hungary

Historicism upholstered stool, footrest, 1910´s, Austria Hungary

Located in Prague 8, CZ

it´s upholstered in fabric. In good condition, new fabric, shows slight signs of age and using

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

19th Century French Carved Walnut Upholstered Vanity Bench
19th Century French Carved Walnut Upholstered Vanity Bench

19th Century French Carved Walnut Upholstered Vanity Bench

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

each foot. Custom upholstered in a woven coral fabric with striped silk piping around the top edges

Category

Antique 19th Century French Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Style Upholstered Benches, Stools, circa 1920s
Pair of French Style Upholstered Benches, Stools, circa 1920s

Pair of French Style Upholstered Benches, Stools, circa 1920s

Located in Nashville, TN

A sturdy pair of French style benches from the 1920s with a later pale blue/gray paint.

Category

Early 20th Century French Footstools

1890s Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Faux Bamboo Legs

1890s Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian Faux-Bamboo style construction painted black with gold accents, Covered in lightweight silky pale blue green.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Footstools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

English 19th C Large leather upholstered Foot Stool/Storage box made C1830
English 19th C Large leather upholstered Foot Stool/Storage box made C1830

English 19th C Large leather upholstered Foot Stool/Storage box made C1830

Located in GB

upholstered in deep buttoned brown hide forming a large seating or footrest area. This lifts on brass hinges

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools

Materials

Yew

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair in White by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair in White by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair in White by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Matte Finish in White by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Matte Finish in White by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Matte Finish in White by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Blue Linen Glossy Finish by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Blue Linen Glossy Finish by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Blue Linen Glossy Finish by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Headrest in Navy by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Headrest in Navy by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Headrest in Navy by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Glossy Finish by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Glossy Finish by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Glossy Finish by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in White by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in White by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in White by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Headrest in Ochre by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Headrest in Ochre by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair with Headrest in Ochre by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair in Ivory by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair in Ivory by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Lounge Chair in Ivory by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in Blue by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in Blue by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in Blue by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in Brown by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in Brown by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in Brown by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in Milan, IT

is available as well with a headrest and a matching upholstered footstool. “My gratification

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in White Leather and Metal Leg by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach' Ottoman in White Leather and Metal Leg by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Fray Fabric with Headrest by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Fray Fabric with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Fray Fabric with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Pink Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Pink Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Pink Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Saint Luc 'Coach 5' Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet with Headrest by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach 5' Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach 5' Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Tan Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud
Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Tan Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Tan Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud

By Saint Luc

Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT

made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be upholstered in leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Siesta Lounge Chair in Black Leather Design by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs
Siesta Lounge Chair in Black Leather Design by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs

Siesta Lounge Chair in Black Leather Design by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs

By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Hollola, FI

upholstered footstool (see reference LU3588110499503).

Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Siesta Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Design by Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
Siesta Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Design by Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs

Siesta Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Design by Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs

By Fasetti, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Hollola, FI

a matching upholstered footstool (see ref. LU3588110499503).

Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ikaros Cowhide Footstool, Upholstered Curvilinear Stool, Handmade
Ikaros Cowhide Footstool, Upholstered Curvilinear Stool, Handmade

Ikaros Cowhide Footstool, Upholstered Curvilinear Stool, Handmade

By T SEATING Design Studio

Located in London, GB

The Ikaros stool is part of a three-type upholstered cowhide series: polygonally shaped poufs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Ikaros Cowhide Footstool L, Upholstered Polygonal Pouf, Curvilinear, Handmade
Ikaros Cowhide Footstool L, Upholstered Polygonal Pouf, Curvilinear, Handmade

Ikaros Cowhide Footstool L, Upholstered Polygonal Pouf, Curvilinear, Handmade

By T SEATING Design Studio

Located in London, GB

The Ikaros large pouf is part of a three-type upholstered cowhide series: polygonally shaped poufs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Ikaros Cowhide Footstool S, Upholstered Polygonal Pouf, Curvilinear, Handmade
Ikaros Cowhide Footstool S, Upholstered Polygonal Pouf, Curvilinear, Handmade

Ikaros Cowhide Footstool S, Upholstered Polygonal Pouf, Curvilinear, Handmade

By T SEATING Design Studio

Located in London, GB

The Ikaros small pouf is part of a three-type upholstered cowhide series: polygonally shaped poufs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Stokke Variér Peel armchair + footstool
Stokke Variér Peel armchair + footstool

Stokke Variér Peel armchair + footstool

By Stokke

Located in Amstelveen, NL

(which can also be removed). The armchair and footstool are upholstered in a beautiful black fabric

Category

Early 2000s Norwegian Organic Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rectangular Upholstered Bench

Rectangular Upholstered Bench

Unavailable|$2,130 / item

Rectangular Upholstered Bench

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Elegant carved and linen upholstered rectangular footstool or ottoman with turned fluted legs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Benches

A Pair of Green Velvet Spider Chairs with matching Footstools.
A Pair of Green Velvet Spider Chairs with matching Footstools.

A Pair of Green Velvet Spider Chairs with matching Footstools.

Located in Finchley, London

A pair of green velvet spider chairs with matching footstool. Newly upholstered.

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Ottoman Upholstered Conversation Blue Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century
Ottoman Upholstered Conversation Blue Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century

Ottoman Upholstered Conversation Blue Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century

By Satyendra Pakhalé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

quality all natural materials. It can be used as an upholstered seat, a footstool or a coffee table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Fiandra" Sofa
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Fiandra" Sofa

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Fiandra" Sofa

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in London, GB

elements here, forming a three seater sofa with a footstool. Upholstered in Designers Guild Corda in Chalk.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Plastic, Plywood

Wengler, a Bamboo and Wickerwork Lounge Set
Wengler, a Bamboo and Wickerwork Lounge Set

Wengler, a Bamboo and Wickerwork Lounge Set

By Robert Wengler

Located in Vejle, DK

A bamboo and wickerwork lounge set comprising two-seat sofa, easy chair and footstool upholstered

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Classical Manner Upholstered Footstool
Classical Manner Upholstered Footstool

Classical Manner Upholstered Footstool

Located in Astoria, NY

Classical manner upholstered footstool in carved wood with cabriole legs and gilt metal

Category

Early 20th Century Footstools

Materials

Wood

Rob John Gibbings Style Upholstered Footstool
Rob John Gibbings Style Upholstered Footstool

Rob John Gibbings Style Upholstered Footstool

By Robs Johns Gibbons

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Rob Johns Gibbons style upholstered footstool.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Velvet Upholstered Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Velvet Upholstered Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Velvet Upholstered Footstools

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of 19th Century Velvet Upholstered Footstools

Category

Antique 19th Century Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Jacobean Style Turned Walnut And Leopard Theme Upholstered Footstool
Jacobean Style Turned Walnut And Leopard Theme Upholstered Footstool

Jacobean Style Turned Walnut And Leopard Theme Upholstered Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century Jacobean Style Turned Wood And leopard theme re-Upholstered Footstool in

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Striped Upholstered Footstool
Striped Upholstered Footstool

Striped Upholstered Footstool

Located in London, GB

This footstool has a wonderful overall shape, the curved lines of the stool top juxtapose the bold

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

20th Century Upholstered Footstool
20th Century Upholstered Footstool

20th Century Upholstered Footstool

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a wooden footstool in the Neo-Rococo type with an upholstered seat. It is modern

Category

20th Century European Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Long Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Upholstered Footstool, Victorian
Long Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Upholstered Footstool, Victorian

Long Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Upholstered Footstool, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a long antique fireside stool. An English, walnut upholstered footstool, dating to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English 19th Century Upholstered FootStool
English 19th Century Upholstered FootStool

English 19th Century Upholstered FootStool

Located in Southampton, GB

Recently upholstered in quality chevron weave fabric with complimenting tassles. Wonderful turned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Upholstered Footstool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic upholstered footstool available at 1stDibs. Each upholstered footstool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 600 options for an antique or vintage upholstered footstool now, or shop our selection of 59 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an upholstered footstool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An upholstered footstool made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Saint Luc, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel and Onecollection each produced at least one beautiful upholstered footstool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Upholstered Footstool?

Prices for an upholstered footstool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $67,531, while the average can fetch as much as $1,773.

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.