Foot Rest Stools
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Alpaca, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Stools
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Stools
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Footstools
Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Club Chairs
Wood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s German Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Shaker Footstools
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Velvet, Cedar
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wool
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Plywood
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Maple
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Balkan Modern Footstools
Leather, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Minimalist Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Wool, Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Footstools
Burlap
Late 20th Century Country Ottomans and Poufs
Suede, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Stools
Leather
20th Century Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Stools
Pine, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Stools
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Stools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Stools
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Stools
Metal
20th Century Canadian Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century 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.
- What is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024How many stools will fit at your 6-foot kitchen island depends on the width of the stools. Most counter-height stools are 16 to 20 inches wide. To determine the number that you can fit, divide 72 by the width measurement of your desired stool. For example, three 20-inch stools would fit along a 6-foot-long kitchen island on one side. Shop a wide variety of stools on 1stDibs.
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