Wide Seat Stool
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Stools
Elm
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century Modern Stools
Leather, Acrylic
Antique 19th Century Rustic Stools
Iron
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Regency Stools
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
2010s American Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Anglo-Indian Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Irish Country Stools
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stools
Oak
Late 20th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Brass
2010s French Stools
Resin
2010s American Modern Stools
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s French Stools
Resin
2010s Stools
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Pine
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Maple
Vintage 1940s Stools
Upholstery, Birch
2010s Stools
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique 1880s English Georgian Stools
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
2010s Italian Stools
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Stools
Elm
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Hide, Ash
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools
Leather, Oak
2010s Polish Post-Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Polish Post-Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Polish Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Oak
20th Century European Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Stools
Lacquer
2010s American Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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