Upholstered Footstool
Early 20th Century American George III Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Classical Footstools
Ceramic, Fabric, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century English Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools
Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Footstools
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Tapestry, Upholstery, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century British Footstools
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
20th Century English Kilim Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Stools
Walnut
Early 2000s Footstools
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Baltic Benches
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Kilim Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Footstools
Upholstery, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary British Footstools
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century Footstools
Polyester, Wood, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Kilim Footstools
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Footstools
Silk, Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Footstools
Brass
Late 20th Century Dutch Footstools
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Vintage 1950s Footstools
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Footstools
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Other Footstools
Silk, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Footstools
Wood
20th Century Georgian Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Edwardian Footstools
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Gothic Footstools
Oak
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Footstools
Fabric
20th Century American Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Other Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Other Footstools
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Footstools
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century American Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Footstools
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
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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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