Four Legged Stool
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Steel
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
20th Century American Stools
Leather
20th Century American Stools
Leather
20th Century British Industrial Stools
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools
Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stools
Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Raffia
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood, Walnut
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 18th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Straw, Ash
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Elm
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and St...
Iron
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Stools
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Fabric, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Elm
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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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
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