Used School Stools
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Stools
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Asian Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1910s English Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century African Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cut Steel
Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Stools
Belgian Black Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Folk Art Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Stools
Wood, Walnut
1990s Spanish Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Stools
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
- 1
Used School Stools For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Used School Stools?
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.
- How do I use a ceramic stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ceramic stools are great for sitting, but you can use them for other things like holding plants in a garden or inside your home. The right use for a particular stool is really a matter of preference. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ceramic stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a step stool used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.