Egyptian Stools And Chairs
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass, Iron
1990s Japanese Futurist Stools
Upholstery, Synthetic, Foam, PVC
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Books
Paper
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Faux Leather, Wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
Paper
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Goatskin, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Suede, Wenge
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century Italian Stools
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Oak
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Vintage 1910s British Egyptian Revival Stools
Cord, Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Beech, Elm
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Silk
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Stools
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century British Classical Greek Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century European Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Rosewood
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Linen, Wood
Egyptian Stools And Chairs 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.
- Is a stool a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms.
- 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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