Velvet Curule Stool
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Metal
20th Century Regency Stools
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Metal
2010s Portuguese Greco Roman Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Regency Benches
Velvet, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Ebony
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Mohair
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Stone Sinks
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Iron, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Stools
Mahogany, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Giltwood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Benches
20th Century Unknown Footstools
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century English Regency Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Stools
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 1830s French Restauration Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Empire Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1960s English Empire Revival Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Footstools
Vintage 1930s Italian Stools
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Stools
Leather, Velvet
20th Century Italian Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
Velvet Curule Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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