Vintage Stool Ottomans
1940s English Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Naugahyde, Teak
1950s British Victorian Vintage Stool Ottomans
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass, Bronze
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Rope, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Danish Vintage Stool Ottomans
Teak, Fabric
1970s German Vintage Stool Ottomans
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Teak
1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric
Late 20th Century Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric
1990s Vietnamese Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Metal, Chrome
1950s American Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Rattan
20th Century German Vintage Stool Ottomans
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Leather, Beech
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Cane, Maple
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric, Beech
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Stool Ottomans
Metal
1950s Austrian Bohemian Vintage Stool Ottomans
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Stool Ottomans
Fabric, Wood
1940s Belgian Vintage Stool Ottomans
Leather, Wood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Stool Ottomans
Walnut, Upholstery
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
1950s French Vintage Stool Ottomans
Rope
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
1950s Napoleon III Vintage Stool Ottomans
Linen, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Stool Ottomans
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stool Ottomans
Leather, Teak
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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.
- 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.
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