Oval Stool
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Lacquer, Walnut
Antique 1860s Dutch Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Central African Tribal Stools
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Stools
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century English Rustic Stools
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Primitive Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Louis XVI Vanities
Upholstery, Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 1740s Italian Neoclassical Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Footstools
Linen, Wood
Antique 1810s British Georgian Side Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century Indian Tribal Furniture
Wood
Antique 1880s French Victorian Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Stools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Stools
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tables
Marble
English Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Velvet, Wood
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Antique 19th Century British Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools
Beech, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Stools
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century End Tables
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools
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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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