Yellow Foot Stool
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Stools
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Faux Leather, Acrylic
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Stools
Plastic
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Dining Room Tables
Onyx, Carrara Marble
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Metal
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Tapestry, Oak
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Stools
Plastic
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofa Tables
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Pine
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century English Living Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas
Stone, Aluminum
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Stools
Wool, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood, Paint, Tapestry
2010s Belgian Futurist Sofas
Brass, Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools
2010s Moroccan Benches
Vintage 1950s European Modern Lounge Chairs
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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