Velvet French Stool
Antique 19th Century Stools
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chrome
1990s French Modern Stools
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1750s French Neoclassical Stools
Velvet, Wood
1990s French Post-Modern Stools
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Beech
Early 2000s French Provincial Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Oak, Velvet, Foam
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Stools
Velvet, Nutwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Resin, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Stools
Brass
2010s French Art Deco Stools
Brass
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Velvet, Cork
Antique 1870s French Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Other Footstools
Silk, Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Benches
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Directoire Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Velvet, Sycamore
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Velvet
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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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