Foot Stools
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Lounge Chairs
Leather, Linen, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Oak
2010s Balkan Modern Footstools
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century French Stools
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Rattan, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Hickory
Antique Early 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s Stools
Leather, Straw
Antique 1880s English Victorian Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century American Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Wood, Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century English Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Stools
Rosewood, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Stools
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Stools
Hickory
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Oak
20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Chenille, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Vintage 1920s English Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English George III Stools
Antique Mid-19th Century British Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Stools
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Stools
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Stools
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George II Stools
20th Century French Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Footstools
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Linen, Oak
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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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024How many stools will fit at your 6-foot kitchen island depends on the width of the stools. Most counter-height stools are 16 to 20 inches wide. To determine the number that you can fit, divide 72 by the width measurement of your desired stool. For example, three 20-inch stools would fit along a 6-foot-long kitchen island on one side. Shop a wide variety of stools on 1stDibs.
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