Upholstered French Stool
Early 20th Century French Stools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Beech
20th Century French Other Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s French Victorian Stools
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Stools
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Stools
Iron, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Stools
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Muslin, Gesso
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mahogany
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Stools
Fabric, Wool
Antique 1880s French Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 1890s French Stools
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stools
Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Upholstery
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Stools
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Wood, Upholstery, Tapestry
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Fabric, Tapestry, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Bouclé, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Stools
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s American Bauhaus Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Stools
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Walnut
2010s American Bauhaus Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood, Linen
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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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