William High Stool
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 1830s William IV Stools
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Footstools
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Benches
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bedroom Sets
Mirror, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s Chinese Minimalist Stools
Leather, Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s English Egyptian Revival Stools
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Stools
Brass
Antique 17th Century William and Mary Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century William IV Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Stools
Elm
Antique 1830s British Regency Stools
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Footstools
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Dry Bars
Faux Leather, Formica, Oak
Vintage 1970s British Elizabethan Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Game Tables
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Tables
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Stools
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Nude Prints
Lithograph, Paper
Vintage 1930s Thai Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Federal End Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European William IV Stools
Mahogany
Antique 1830s British William IV Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s European William and Mary Stools
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Stools
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century English William IV Stools
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Stools
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Stools
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools
Antique 1890s William and Mary Stools
Early 20th Century British Stools
2010s English William IV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
2010s English William IV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1830s British William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s British George IV Side Chairs
Oak
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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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