Rustic Wood Bar Stools
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Stools
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Wood, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century American Stools
Wood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dry Bars
Fabric, Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Stools
Fruitwood, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Iron
20th Century French Country Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
1990s English Folk Art Stools
Driftwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
20th Century Rustic Dry Bars
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
20th Century French Rustic Club Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Swivel Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Ottomans and Poufs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Jacaranda
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Mexican Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Stools
Wood, Rush
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Hickory, Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools
Wicker, Wood, Hickory, Willow
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.
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