Blue Stool
Early 20th Century American Stools
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Rosewood
20th Century Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century American Stools
Wood
20th Century Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Stools
Rosewood, Fabric
2010s American Modern Stools
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Stools
Paint
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Stools
Fabric, Pine
Early 20th Century British Stools
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Late 20th Century Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Stools
Faience
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Upholstery
20th Century Stools
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Stools
20th Century Hong Kong Stools
20th Century American Stools
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Stools
Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Stools
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Chinese Stools
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Antique 19th Century British Stools
Majolica
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Footstools
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Footstools
Fabric
20th Century Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary German Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Footstools
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Pedestals and Columns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Stairs
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Footstools
Fabric
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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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