Box Stool
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Stools
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Stools
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century European Industrial Stools
Chrome, Metal
2010s French Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Oak
Early 20th Century Eastlake Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Footstools
Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Regency Stools
2010s Italian Stools
Antique Mid-17th Century Great Britain (UK) Stools
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Stools
Wood, Paint
Antique 17th Century Other Stools
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English Stools
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Stools
Foam
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Antique 18th Century George III Blanket Chests
Elm, Oak
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Stools
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Nickel
20th Century American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century British Stools
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Stools
Vintage 1960s Swiss Stools
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Stools
Leather
20th Century Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Stools
Copper
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Copper, Steel
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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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