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Vintage 1960s American Stools
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Early 2000s British Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century American Stools
Concrete
Antique Early 1900s French Stools
Metal
2010s American Stools
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century Chinese Stools
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Stools
Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
2010s English Stools
Oak
Antique 1850s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Stools
Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Travertine
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Stools
Oak
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Concrete
20th Century Italian Stools
Silver Plate
2010s French Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Stools
Pine
20th Century Stools
Elm
2010s South African Modern Stools
Plastic
2010s British Modern Stools
Steel
2010s British Modern Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Stools
Velvet, Nutwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Brutalist Stools
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Brutalist Stools
Pine, Birch
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Wood, Pine
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Fiberglass
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Stone, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Stools
Wood, Oak
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Stone, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
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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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