Claw Foot Stool
Early 20th Century English Stools
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Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Hardwood
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Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s English Georgian Stools
Walnut, Burl
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Elm, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Footstools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Benches
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Crystal, Metal
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Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
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Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables
Rosewood
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Early 20th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Antique 19th Century British George II Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s English Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Stools
Mahogany, Alligator
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Chippendale Stools
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Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Footstools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Georgian Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English George II Stools
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Antique Late 18th Century English George II Stools
Antique 18th Century Stools
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Stools
Early 20th Century American Stools
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Antique Early 1900s British Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
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Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
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Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
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Velvet, Walnut
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Wood
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Damask, Mahogany
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Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Glass, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chippendale Stools
Leather
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Footstools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Footstools
Raw Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Footstools
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Other, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
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Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Stools
Mahogany, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Footstools
Oak
Early 20th Century Victorian Footstools
Oak
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Wood
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Wood
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Wood
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Iron
Claw Foot Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- When were claw foot tables made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Claw foot tables were first made in the 18th century. Typically, artisans carved the feet out of solid wood. Many Chippendale-style furniture designs show off this feature. Later works sometimes featured metal claws holding glass balls. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique claw foot tables.
- 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.
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