Tufted Footstool
Vintage 1970s Modern Footstools
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Beech, Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
20th Century British Georgian Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Paint, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Footstools
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Beech
Antique 1760s English Georgian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Footstools
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery
Antique 1860s British British Colonial Footstools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Stainless Steel
20th Century Pakistani Other Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Benches
Beech, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Pine, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Mission Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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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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