Used Large Footstool
20th Century Used Large Footstool
Faux Fur
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Large Footstool
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Used Large Footstool
Leather
19th Century English Used Large Footstool
Wood, Upholstery
1930s British Victorian Used Large Footstool
Mahogany
1960s British Used Large Footstool
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Used Large Footstool
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Used Large Footstool
Oak
Late 19th Century French Rococo Used Large Footstool
Giltwood
1960s English Used Large Footstool
Leather
Late 19th Century English Used Large Footstool
Linen, Mahogany
1960s English Used Large Footstool
1940s English Used Large Footstool
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Used Large Footstool
Leather
19th Century French Used Large Footstool
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Large Footstool
Leather
20th Century Used Large Footstool
19th Century French Used Large Footstool
1960s American Chesterfield Used Large Footstool
Leather
19th Century English Used Large Footstool
Brass
19th Century American Used Large Footstool
Mahogany
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Large Footstool
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Large Footstool
Mid-20th Century Italian Used Large Footstool
Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Primitive Used Large Footstool
Leather
1960s American Used Large Footstool
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Large Footstool
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Large Footstool
Leather
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Used Large Footstool
Leather
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Large Footstool
Fabric, Rosewood
1970s British Used Large Footstool
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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