Backless Seat
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Modern Benches
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Metal
2010s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Fabric
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s European Armchairs
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Iron
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
2010s American Industrial Stools
Iron, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Space Age Stools
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1990s Stools
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Javanese Country Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Aluminum
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Wood, Leather
2010s American Modern Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Hardwood, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stools
Brass
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Backless Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Backless Seat?
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 backless seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A backless seat is also called a stool. It is one of the earliest types of seating. It resembles a chair in many ways. It comprises a single seat with no back or armrests for one person. There are one, two, three, or four legs on the base of a stool. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless seats on 1stDibs today.
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