What is a backless seat called?

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A backless seat is also called a stool. It is one of the earliest types of seating. It resembles a chair in many ways. It comprises a single seat with no back or armrests for one person. There are one, two, three, or four legs on the base of a stool. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless seats on 1stDibs today.

1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

$1,750 Sale Price / set

30% Off

French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles

Located in Atlanta, GA

exquisite French Louis XV style bench features a rectangular backless seat, covered with a simple linen

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles

$4,500

Contemporary Backless Bench with Cushioned Seat

Located in Greenwich, CT

Our along the Nile bench is a contemporary backless bench with cushioned seating. The bench is

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2010s American Modern Benches

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Nickel

Contemporary Backless Bench with Cushioned Seat

$4,800 / item

Travis Modern Backless Stool with Woven Danish Cord Seat

Located in Longmont, CO

Clean, modern angles complimented by the warm texture of the Danish cord. The Travis stool can be made counter-height or bar-height and with an optional back. All wood construction ...

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