Box Stool
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Resin
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Yew
Antique 19th Century English William IV Footstools
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Pine
2010s Belgian Hollywood Regency Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Night Stands
Elm
Vintage 1910s Swedish Stools
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Stools
Plastic
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Chrome, Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Oak, Rush
Early 20th Century English Victorian Stools
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass, Steel
Antique 1680s English Jacobean Side Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Bauhaus Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Rustic Footstools
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mohair
Early 20th Century English Benches
Oak, Rope
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern End Tables
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Industrial and Work Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1660s English Stools
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Stools
Pine
20th Century French Stools
Plywood
Antique Early 1800s Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Stools
Antique 18th Century English George III Stools
Other
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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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