X Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Rococo Stools
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Nickel
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Oak
Antique 1830s British William IV Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Regency Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Irish William IV Stools
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s Stools
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Empire Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s English Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Stools
Vintage 1970s English Hollywood Regency Stools
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Stools
Wood
Antique 1690s British Baroque Stools
Oak
1990s American Regency Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Modern Stools
Steel
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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