Vintage Vanity Stools
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery, Lucite
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Lucite
20th Century Vanities
Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Lucite
Early 20th Century Stools
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Stools
Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic
Early 20th Century French Regency Stools
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Benches
Lucite
20th Century Stools
Animal Skin, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vanities
Patent Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Wool
Vintage 1970s French Modern Vanities
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Lucite, Silk
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Canvas, Lucite
20th Century English Chippendale Vanities
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Stools
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Lucite
Mid-20th Century North American American Craftsman Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Lucite, Hide
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Bamboo
20th Century European Regency Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Mid-20th Century Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Fabric, Mirror, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Kazakhstani Stools
Textile
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
20th Century European Stools
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1960s English Campaign Vanities
Brass
20th Century Unknown Rococo Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century American Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Stools
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Bamboo, Reed, Paint
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Settees
Wicker, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Vanities
Velvet, Mirror, Plastic, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vanities
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Vanities
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Bronze
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vanities
Mirror
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities
Glass, Mirror, Maple
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dressers
Bronze
Vintage Vanity Stools For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Vanity 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.
- 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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