Antique Work Stool
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Work Stool
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Work Stool
Iron
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Work Stool
Bronze
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Work Stool
Beech
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Work Stool
Wool, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Work Stool
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Work Stool
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Antique Work Stool
Wood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Work Stool
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Work Stool
Pine
Late 19th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique Work Stool
Brass, Copper
19th Century American Rustic Antique Work Stool
Metal
Early 20th Century German Antique Work Stool
Early 20th Century British Antique Work Stool
1890s Scottish Antique Work Stool
Elm
Early 20th Century American Antique Work Stool
Iron
1890s British Victorian Antique Work Stool
19th Century French Antique Work Stool
Steel
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Work Stool
Iron
19th Century American Antique Work Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Work Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Work Stool
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Work Stool
Ash, Oak
19th Century French Antique Work Stool
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Work Stool
Metal
1910s Industrial Antique Work Stool
19th Century American Antique Work Stool
Steel
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Work Stool
Beech
19th Century French Antique Work Stool
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Work Stool
Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Work Stool
Rattan, Tapestry
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Work Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Work Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Work Stool
Early 20th Century Antique Work Stool
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Work Stool
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Work Stool
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Work Stool
Fabric, Beech
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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.
- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
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