Cushion Stool
Late 20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Vanities
Ebony, Macassar
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Plywood, Faux Leather, Foam
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron, Zinc
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Modern Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Stools
20th Century Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Stools
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Lucite
2010s American Stools
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Zebra Hide
20th Century Italian Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Stools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Ash
20th Century Finnish Stools
Wicker, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools
Velvet, Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Fabric, Foam, Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Rosewood
20th Century American Stools
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century American Stools
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
20th Century American Stools
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Vintage 1960s Danish Stools
Late 20th Century French Rustic Stools
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Stools
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
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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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