Walnut Small Stool
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Stools
Maple, Walnut
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Stools
Other
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s Italian Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Swedish Stools
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash
2010s British Modern Stools
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Stools
Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Brass
20th Century American Stools
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
20th Century English Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Renaissance Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Baroque Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
Walnut, Fabric, Fur
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Naugahyde, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Italian Stools
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Antique 1880s French Stools
Walnut
Walnut Small 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.
- What is a small stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024A small stool is often called a footstool. The name comes from the fact that these low stools can be used as a footrest and also provide seating. More decorative small stools may be referred to as accent stools because they serve as stylish accent pieces in rooms. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of stools.
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