Polish Wood Footstools
2010s Balkan Modern Footstools
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Footstools
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Beech, Leather
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Cotton, Linen, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Footstools
Wood
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century American Regency Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Thai Post-Modern Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Beech
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Upholstery
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Stools
Textile, Wood
2010s Portuguese American Classical Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Vintage 1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1960s English Other Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Stainless Steel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pedestals
Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Books
Paper
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets
Resin, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Resin, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Recent Sales
20th Century English Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Footstools
Fabric, Amboyna
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Walnut
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Footstools
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Cotton, Linen, Beech
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Footstools
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Thai Footstools
Antique 1830s English William IV Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Beech
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Benches
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Stools
Wood
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Stools
Textile, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 1820s French Georgian Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wingback Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools
Beech, Leather
Antique 1820s French Biedermeier Footstools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Footstools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
20th Century English Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1860s French Other Benches
Foam, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Polish Wood Footstools 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.
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