Toledo Metal Furniture Co
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Stools
Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Decorative Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s Hungarian Minimalist Rocking Chairs
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Industrial Stools
Chrome
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Metal
20th Century Industrial Stools
Metal
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Industrial End Tables
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Industrial Stools
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Stools
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs
Vintage 1940s British Industrial Stools
Steel
20th Century American Stools
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Stools
Metal
20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Stools
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique 1870s Spanish Islamic Decorative Bowls
Gold, Platinum, Iron
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Butcher Blocks
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Serving Tables
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Earthenware
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Dining Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 1890s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Steel, Metal, Enamel
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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.