Vanity Bench Stool
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Lucite
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Regency Vanities
Horn, Canvas, Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century English Post-Modern Vanities
Wood, Shagreen Stingray, Mirror
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vanities
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Vanities
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Naugahyde, Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Benches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Benches
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Animal Skin, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Benches
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Other Benches
Cut Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Metal
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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.
- What is a vanity stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
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