Floral Foot Stool
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Régence Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wood, Wool
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Cherry
Early 2000s American Stools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Wood, Giltwood, Silk
20th Century American Victorian Stools
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Walnut
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Footstools
Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie End Tables
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Footstools
Ceramic, Tapestry, Walnut
Late 20th Century Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wood, Wool, Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Burlap, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Footstools
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Rubber, Oak
Mid-20th Century Victorian Footstools
Wicker
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Rope, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s English Stools
Hardwood, Leather
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools
Leather, Linen
20th Century Country Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indian Stools
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Stools
Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s Stools
Ormolu
Antique 1880s High Victorian Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Rush, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Stools
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Wool, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Giltwood, Silk
Antique 19th Century English Footstools
Leather, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Early Victorian Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Footstools
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
1990s American Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofa Tables
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Wood, Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mirror, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century English Living Room Sets
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stools
Fabric, Walnut
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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 foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024How many stools will fit at your 6-foot kitchen island depends on the width of the stools. Most counter-height stools are 16 to 20 inches wide. To determine the number that you can fit, divide 72 by the width measurement of your desired stool. For example, three 20-inch stools would fit along a 6-foot-long kitchen island on one side. Shop a wide variety of stools on 1stDibs.
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