Upholstered Vanity Stools
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vanities
Mirror, Cherry
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hide, Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Fur
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Mexican Stools
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
20th Century Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Stools
Lucite, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Lucite, PVC, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Vanities
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century Stools
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century American Stools
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Lucite, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Lucite
20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
20th Century Stools
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Lucite
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Leather
Early 20th Century European Directoire Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Hollywood Regency Vanities
Mirror, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fur
20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Stools
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Brass
20th Century European Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Lucite, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite
Late 20th Century American Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood
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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 vanity stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
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