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
Late 20th Century American Regency Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Stools
Upholstery
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
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Wool, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s Stools
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Thread
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s English Hollywood Regency Stools
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Textile, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Regency Stools
Walnut, Bouclé
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Antique 1690s British Baroque Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
1990s American Regency Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s English Regency Stools
Upholstery
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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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