Small Antique Footstool
Early 1900s English Edwardian Small Antique Footstool
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Hardwood
18th Century European Baroque Small Antique Footstool
Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Hardwood
1880s English High Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Leather, Hardwood
1880s English High Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1800s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Hardwood
1780s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1800s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Hardwood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIII Small Antique Footstool
Wood
Early 1900s Small Antique Footstool
Linen, Pine
Late 19th Century Gothic Small Antique Footstool
Oak
Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Small Antique Footstool
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Small Antique Footstool
Walnut
1880s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Small Antique Footstool
Oak
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Small Antique Footstool
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Footstool
Leather, Mahogany
1810s English Regency Small Antique Footstool
Brass
18th Century English Small Antique Footstool
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Small Antique Footstool
Oak
1920s English Jacobean Small Antique Footstool
Oak
1760s English George II Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 1900s Jacobean Small Antique Footstool
Mahogany
19th Century French Small Antique Footstool
Tapestry, Wood
Late 19th Century French Small Antique Footstool
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Small Antique Footstool
Linen, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Neoclassical Small Antique Footstool
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English George IV Small Antique Footstool
Oak
Early 20th Century American Primitive Small Antique Footstool
Wood
Late 18th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Small Antique Footstool
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Small Antique Footstool
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Small Antique Footstool
Beads
19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Small Antique Footstool
Wood, Walnut
1920s English Georgian Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Small Antique Footstool
Pine
19th Century French Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Small Antique Footstool
Hardwood
19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Walnut
19th Century Small Antique Footstool
Late 19th Century British Small Antique Footstool
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Small Antique Footstool
Rosewood
Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Small Antique Footstool
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century American Small Antique Footstool
Oak
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Footstool
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Small Antique Footstool
Rattan, Wood
1840s Small Antique Footstool
1880s European Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Small Antique Footstool
Fabric, Beech
1920s English Jacobean Small Antique Footstool
Oak
19th Century French Small Antique Footstool
Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Footstool
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
1920s English Arts and Crafts Small Antique Footstool
Upholstery, Rosewood
19th Century American Small Antique Footstool
19th Century North American Empire Small Antique Footstool
Fabric, Mahogany
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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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