Foot Stools
Vintage 1960s English Stools
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
20th Century Italian Footstools
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century European Stools
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Stools
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English George II Stools
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Acrylic
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wood, Wool
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century African Ottomans and Poufs
Early 20th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Footstools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Stools
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Stools
Pine
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Stools
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Wood, Leather
20th Century Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s Asian Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
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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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