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Antique Early 19th Century British Rustic Stools
Oak
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Hardwood
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Iron
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
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20th Century French Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Stools
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Muslin, Wood, Paint
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
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Hardwood
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Metal
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Oak
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Stools
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
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2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century Stools
Vintage 1920s English Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Stools
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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