Antique Foot Stool
19th Century African Antique Foot Stool
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Foot Stool
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Foot Stool
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Foot Stool
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Antique Foot Stool
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Foot Stool
Oak
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
1920s American Antique Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1920s American Antique Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
1920s Louis XV Antique Foot Stool
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Foot Stool
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Wood, Leather
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
1920s Asian Antique Foot Stool
Cotton, Silk, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Foot Stool
Pine
19th Century English Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Pine
19th Century Indian Antique Foot Stool
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Foot Stool
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Antique Foot Stool
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Foot Stool
1920s American Antique Foot Stool
Cotton, Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Foot Stool
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Foot Stool
Leather
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Foot Stool
Paint, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Foot Stool
Mahogany
19th Century American Country Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Foot Stool
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Foot Stool
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Foot Stool
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Foot Stool
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Leather
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Wood, Horn
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Linen
19th Century Antique Foot Stool
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Early 20th Century English Antique Foot Stool
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
19th Century English Régence Antique Foot Stool
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Pine
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Foot Stool
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Foot Stool
Rosewood, Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Wood
19th Century French Antique Foot Stool
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Foot Stool
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Foot Stool
Pine
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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 ExpertMay 30, 2024How many stools will fit at your 6-foot kitchen island depends on the width of the stools. Most counter-height stools are 16 to 20 inches wide. To determine the number that you can fit, divide 72 by the width measurement of your desired stool. For example, three 20-inch stools would fit along a 6-foot-long kitchen island on one side. Shop a wide variety of stools on 1stDibs.
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