Blue Stool
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
2010s British Space Age Side Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Burl
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Velvet
2010s Spanish Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker, Wood
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables
Resin, Acrylic
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique 1880s Austrian Folk Art Antiquities
Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables
Resin, Wood
2010s Italian Other Side Tables
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1990s Chinese Side Tables
Porcelain
2010s Swiss Modern Tables
Ceramic
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bamboo
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Footstools
Mohair, Wood
2010s Turkish Chairs
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 2000s Spanish Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
20th Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Art Deco Farm Tables
Resin
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Footstools
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
1990s American Post-Modern Footstools
Upholstery
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Blue Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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