1930s French Stool
Vintage 1930s French Primitive Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Stools
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1930s French Egyptian Revival Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s French Primitive Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Nutwood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stools
Wood, Chestnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Stools
Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Stools
Velvet, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Primitive Stools
Pine
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Beech, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Stools
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Wrought Iron
2010s French Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Rosewood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century French Stools
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen
Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Footstools
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Macassar
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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 ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
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