Shaped Seat
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Beads
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Benches
Brass
20th Century American Rustic Stools
Hickory, Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Birch
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Footstools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Unknown Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish George IV Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Other
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hickory
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Corner Chairs
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Walnut, Beech
Antique 1830s English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Children's Furniture
Ash, Sycamore
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
1990s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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