French Linen Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Footstools
Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Footstools
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Linen, Wood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Walnut, Silk, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Linen
Antique 1890s French Footstools
Upholstery, Linen
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Footstools
Linen, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Footstools
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Linen
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Footstools
Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut, Linen
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools
Linen, Oak
Late 20th Century French Footstools
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Footstools
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Ebony, Linen
20th Century French Footstools
Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Linen
Vintage 1920s French Footstools
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Footstools
Linen, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Cherry, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Footstools
Gesso, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Upholstery, Linen
Early 20th Century French Stools
Early 20th Century French Stools
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Wood
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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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