Leg Stool
Antique 1860s English Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Thread
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools
Steel
2010s European Other Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Footstools
Wood
20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Stools
Iron
20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Pine
20th Century Brazilian Stools
Wood
2010s Belgian Brutalist Stools
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Stools
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century English Stools
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Marble
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Stools
Maple
Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Elm
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stools
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Stools
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
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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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
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