Swivel Foot Stool
20th Century Italian Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Steel
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Swiss Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Upholstery
20th Century North American Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Plastic, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Metal
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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 swivel stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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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