Carved Giltwood X-Frame Pliant Stool, Possibly Italian, 19th Century
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a richly carved X-frame bench in the pliant form, believed to be Italian and dating to the 19th century. The sculptural frame features scrolling foliage, floral rosettes at t...
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools. The folding benches with X-form carved and gilt wood bases, fabric tops and cushions.
Walnut
$2,678Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Pliant x Frame Folding Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century giltwood hand carved Italian x framed folding stool A good looking well made and decorative piece, this is actually qu...
Giltwood
2010s MilanoLight Bar Stools by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture
By Davis Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These examples have black vinyl upholstery over a pliant bent plywood shell. Each stool measures 18.75 inches deep, 16.5 inches wide, and 43.5 inches tall.
Steel
French X-Shaped Louis XV Style Hand Carved Pliant Stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French X-Shaped Louis XV style hand carved pliant stools, the folding frames with frames joined by stretchers.
Giltwood
18th Century Baroque Folding Stool
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 18th century Baroque folding stool (pliant) upholstered in an beautiful worn tapestry.
Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
Important Pair of Empire Tabourets, Supplied to the Empress Josephine for Fontainebleu
By Jean-Baptiste Rode
Located in Essex, MA
A PAIR of Empire Parcel Gitl and Grey Painted Tabourets, Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Rode, Circa 1806 Provenance: Delivered in 1806 for the Premier Salon de L'Imperatrice, Palais ...
Sold
H 23 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
2 Baker Furniture French Louis XV Gilt X Form Pliants Ottoman Footstools Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite pair of Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Pliants, Benches or Foot stools. During the 18th century, giltwood pliants in this style were supplied to royal palaces by not...
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XIV Style Pliants/ Stools, 19th Century
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of Louis XIV Pliants/Stools, 19th century.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$3,416
H 25.99 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Folding Stool Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Based on a LXV model at Versailles, these versatile folding stools have been crafted with attention to detail. The hand carved stools have been finished with a hand applied leaf that...
Wood
$4,200 / set
H 18.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bench-stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches (interchangeable as footstools or ottomans) dating to the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
A Pair of Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Stools Roma 1750
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gildi...
Giltwood
Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sturdy counter stool features a tubular steel frame completely covered in terra-colored leather and a black, embossed footrest. Black technical fabric covers the metal seat pan....
Leather
Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms This Chile Modern Bar Stool with Arms is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern w...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Jonas Bohlin for Magis Pair of Post-Modern "Lyra" Bar Stools
By Magis, Jonas Bohlin
Located in San Diego, CA
An elegant pair of Lyra bar stools designed by Jonas Bohlin for Magis of Italy, showcasing the designer's affinity for sculptural simplicity and functional innovation. Distinguished ...
Chrome
Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood bench with exaggerated legs. Stunning Italian gilt wood bench with exaggerated legs. This 1920s Italian bench was taken down to the frame and professionally upholste...
Giltwood, Velvet
$1,301Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 41.34 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary set of 2 stools by Studio Tecnico Interna8, Wood Fabric
By Interna8
Located in Pordenone, IT
Stool in solid beech wood. Seat with webbing and plywood frame padded with elastic expanded polyurethane. This listing is for 2 stools.
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood footstool. Unusual antique French Napoleon III gilt wood footstool, stool or tabouret with beautiful patina. This great French Louis XVI...
Giltwood
$1,995 / set
H 29.5 in Dm 19 in
Modern Vintage IKEA Urban Barstools Made in Italy by Carl Ojerstam a Pair
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Early 21st Century vintage IKEA Urban Barstools Made in Italy by Carl Ojerstam a pair composed of chrome plated steel frame & shafts with a 360 swivel & height adjusting hand...
Steel, Chrome
Louis XVI Style Carved And Gilded Wood Stool Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style Carved And Gilded Wood Stool Circa 1880
Wood
$2,850
H 19 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood curule stool from circa 1900 with gilded accents, curved X-shaped legs, carved campanula and rosettes motifs, newly re-upholstered in linen fabric....
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 36.25 in D 24 in
Stunning Carved Antique Creme Painted Finish Directoire Style Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite antique Directoire style bench stool showcases the refined elegance and neoclassical artistry of the late 18th to early 19th century aesthetic. Expertly hand-carved, t...
Walnut
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted tables or stools, vanity stool or chair. ...
Wood
$5,400 / set
H 17.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of French 19th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Neoclassical Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French 19th-century stools reflects the enduring influence of neoclassical design, with a restrained architectural structure enriched by carefully placed gilt ornament. ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Regence Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Regence style giltwood bench. Stunning 19th century French Regence style gilt wood bench, ottoman, stool or tabouret. Our beautiful antique French gilt wood bench...
Giltwood
Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of bookcase cabinets. Made with walnut. Very decorative piece with elephants carved in the wood. Three shelves made with glass. Very rare piece. Provenance: comes from a ph...
Walnut
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
$3,382
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 47.25 in
21st Century Tadao Alto Concrete Console, Green Fir Cement Color Special Edition
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
$55,000
H 43 in W 17 in D 9 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...
Bronze
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$5,348Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
Leather, Wood
$13,000
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Velvet
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Corvette' sofa by Gerard van den Berg features a fully upholstered form in original cognac natural leather. Rounded, voluminous cushioning defines the silhouette — the seat, bac...
Leather
$2,925Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Amanta Modular Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lucija, SI
A pair of 'Amanta' leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966. The design was extremely popular and in great demand, w...
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 35 in
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather loveseat sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and designed by Gerard Van Den Berg. Made circa 2000s. Pre owned with signs of use and pat...
Chrome
Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The mismatching pillows are intentional and part of the design. 10 feet wide. Purchas...
Fabric
$9,600Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
$13,257Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.48 in W 57.88 in D 25.2 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Solid Oak with Ebony Veneer Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a two-story four-door cabin...
Ebony, Oak
$12,950Sale Price|27% Off
H 10 in W 73 in D 17.5 in
Belle Époque Ormolu Fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender Attributed François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque ormolu fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) and probably designed by Léon Messagé (1842-1901), of serpentine form, cas...
Bronze, Ormolu
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...
Walnut
$8,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 39.38 in
Hand-crafted "Anjou Noir" Slate Round Table, Primitive French, Made in France.
Located in Boston, MA
Made in France. A hand‑carved round slate table (ø100 cm / 39.37") crafted as an antique reproduction in the Primitive French style, designed to capture the look and character of la...
Slate
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.
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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.
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