Antique Stools And Benches
1860s British High Victorian Antique Stools And Benches
Leather, Oak
15th Century and Earlier American Hollywood Regency Antique Stools And Benches
Metal
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Stools And Benches
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XV Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Stools And Benches
Cane, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stools And Benches
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Oak
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Oak
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Stools And Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Antique Stools And Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Stools And Benches
Birch
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stools And Benches
Velvet
1880s English William and Mary Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
Early 19th Century Antique Stools And Benches
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Stools And Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Stools And Benches
Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stools And Benches
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stools And Benches
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut, Cane
Late 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Wood, Leather
19th Century English Regency Antique Stools And Benches
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Stools And Benches
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stools And Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Stools And Benches
Horn, Fur
1890s British Regency Antique Stools And Benches
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stools And Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Jacobean Antique Stools And Benches
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Stools And Benches
Brass
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Stools And Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
1770s French Louis XVI Antique Stools And Benches
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Stools And Benches
Wood, Upholstery
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Stools And Benches
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Stools And Benches
Cowhide, Wood
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Stools And Benches
Velvet
18th Century and Earlier Austrian Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Stools And Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Stools And Benches
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Stools And Benches
Tapestry, Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Stools And Benches
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Stools And Benches
Tapestry, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Stools And Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Stools And Benches
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Stools And Benches
Textile, Wood
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Stools And Benches
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Stools And Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
1780s Antique Stools And Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Stools And Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Stools And Benches
Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Stools And Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Stools And Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
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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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