Long Footstool
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Footstools
Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Teak
Late 20th Century Mexican Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Footstools
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Footstools
Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Georgian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Wood, Walnut
20th Century English Country Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Country Footstools
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Footstools
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Leather
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Footstools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Chinese Footstools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Footstools
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Footstools
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Adam Style Footstools
Leather
Antique 19th Century Gothic Footstools
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Pakistani Other Footstools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Footstools
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
2010s English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Footstools
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Footstools
Cane, Mahogany
2010s German Modern Stools
Steel
2010s German Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Metal
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Spanish Rococo Bedroom Sets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Rococo Bedroom Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Prints
Paper
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Suede
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools
Brass
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.
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