Pair X Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Gustavian Stools
Fruitwood, Upholstery, Silk
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Stools
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Nickel
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches
Silver Leaf
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Regency Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Lacquer, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century American Stools
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cotton Canvas, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Stools
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Footstools
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Down
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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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