Foldable Stool
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Footstools
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wood, Hide
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Footstools
Iron
20th Century Kenyan Arts and Crafts Footstools
Zebra Hide
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Early 20th Century Indian Stools
Rosewood, Cane
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Stools
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Steel
20th Century American Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Footstools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Steel
20th Century French Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century European Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Aluminum, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Chairs
Wood, Hide
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vanities
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Unknown Neoclassical Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mexican Campaign Stools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Mexican Campaign Stools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Stools
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century American Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Acrylic, Bog Wood, Rubber
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Steel
Vintage 1950s Stools
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Cotton Canvas
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Early 2000s African Tribal Stools
Reclaimed Wood, Rope
Vintage 1960s French Vanities
Metal
Early 20th Century French Country Ladders
Pine
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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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