Vintage Memphis Style Hammered Metal Counter Stools Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Memphis Style Hammered Metal Counter Stools Newly Upholstered - Set of 4 Striking set of four Postmodern counter-height chairs featuring sculptural brushed metal frames and ...
Metal
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magical Set of 4 Bamboo Rattan & Upholstered Vintage Counter Stools with Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful set of 4 rattan and bamboo counter stools with upholstered seats having circular pattern backs with radiating surrounding rays of rattan. Beautiful details including on th...
Rattan
Vintage Boho Arhaus Upholstered Counter Stools - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely set of 4 vintage stools. Made by the Arhaus group and tagged on the bottom.. The have wooden legs and upholstered seats. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 22.25 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Modern Black Painted Brass & Upholstered Counter Height Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of modern counter height bar stools with a black painted frame, square brass foot rungs, and upholstered seat and back made by Stewart Furniture Manufacturing Co., Inc....
Brass
$3,422 / set
H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 13 in
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Chrome & Goatskin
Located in London, GB
Set of three 1960's chrome swivel bar stools with backrests by Tambourin. Newly upholstered in goatskin, each stool showcases the distinctive character and natural markings of the in...
Chrome
Vintage Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools Offered for sale are the last 3 Mid-Century Modern sculptural wrought iron bar stools which were from a larger group. The stools ar...
Wrought Iron
$3,850 / set
H 37 in W 20 in D 17 in
Vintage Boho Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with the timeless elegance of Chinese Chippendale design. This stunning set of four vintage dining chairs showcases the iconic fretwork back, expertly crafte...
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of four gorgeous vintage coastal rattan dining chairs. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Rattan
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Vinyl Swivel Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six vintage barstools features bar height chrome constructions with swivel vinyl seats. Textured designs in vinyl add to the Mid-Century style of the set, while flared le...
Chrome
Set of Four McGuire Barrel Back Rattan Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An exceptional labeled set of four rare barrel-back dining armchairs made by McGuire artisans in San Francisco, CA. This distinctive older design is one of their more elusive styles ...
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vintage Burnt Bamboo Pagoda Dining Chairs set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare set of 4 vintage burnt bamboo dining chairs. Pagoda design, beautifully rich in color, cane seats. Good vintage condition with some wear throughout. One of the cane seats was re...
Bamboo
Italian Art Deco chairs in rattan, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco chairs in rattan, 1930s Set of four chairs with finely woven rattan seats and backrests. Round section rattan frame and legs. This seating is perfect for the garden....
Rattan
$1,850 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
Art Deco Style Nickel Benches or Stools Mid Century Style Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Clean Lined Art Deco Style Nickel Benches or Stools, American, circa 1990s. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us two yar...
Metal, Nickel
$6,600 / set
H 24 in Dm 14 in
Set of Three Polished Steel and Leather Swivel Counter Stools, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three sculptural stainless steel stools with a beige leather swivel seat. Sleek and modern metal frame. The stools sit atop a circular base with two circular rungs. One ring f...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Woven Cane Dining Chairs - Set Of 4
By Palecek Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant set of four vintage dining chairs showcases the enduring appeal of mid-20th-century design, thoughtfully blending natural materials with refined simplicity. Each chair f...
Fabric, Rattan, Cane, Wood
Set of Four Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage-modern stools with sturdy sculpted iron construction, comes with removable tufted seat cushions. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer. 29 inch seat height.
Metal
$2,398 / set
H 51 in W 13 in D 16 in
Set of Four Sculptural High-Back Wrought Iron Bar Stools with Gold-Tone Cushions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of four wrought iron bar stools distinguished by exceptionally tall, open backs and slender black frames. Each back incorporates two gently curved vertical bars within a narrow r...
Wrought Iron
Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a set of three minimalist mid-century counter stools designed to add a touch of elegance to any kitchen or bar area. Each stool features sleek chrome legs that provide bo...
Chrome
$2,895 / set
H 37.75 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs
By Calif-Asia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of four bamboo armchairs is made by Calif-Asia and Cartel, Philippines, as confirmed by the original maker’s label reading “Handcrafted in the Philippines by Calif-Asia and ...
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Rattan Wicker Peacock Fan-Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A stylish mid-century modern set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs crafted out of rattan poles attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a whimsical balloon shaped back...
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
$2,857
H 36.62 in W 63.78 in D 26.38 in
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Venetian caged lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E37 bulb. Diameter 20 cm, height 35 cm (80 cm including the chain to the ceiling). Handc...
Iron
Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare writing desk and matching chair showcase Carlo Bugatti’s imaginative, eccentric brilliance - a strikingly unconventional choice for bold interior curators and collectors wi...
Copper, Pewter
1970s Surrealist Mirror by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Cast bronze mirror with a surrealist shape. Model signed and numbered. Limited edition of 25 copies of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Roman.
Bronze
Antique Venetian Murano Glass Stemware
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiul set of Venetian stemware comprising 2 sets of 4 goblets, sherry glasses and coupes. Sold as a set of four. Gold inclusions in clear glass with applied pink glass rosettes. ...
Murano Glass
$2,500
H 30 in W 118 in D 46.25 in
Hickory Chair Flame Mahogany Regency Style Two Pedestal Conference Dining Table
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Hickory Chair Flame Mahogany Regency Style Two Pedestal Conference Dining Table Dimensions : 118" Long X 46.25" Deep X 30" Tall (74" without leaves) This dining table was made by H...
Mahogany
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Corner Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique French ormolu mounted corner table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of very fine quality, with beautifully ...
Ormolu
Bunny Williams Home Yellow Lotus Sofa Throw
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Soft, hand blocked reversible throw with stitching, made with 100% cotton. Reversible. Sofa Throw 50” x 60” Care instructions: Dry clean, or machine wash on cold with like colors, ...
Cotton
$4,200
H 29 in W 58 in D 27 in
French Directoire Style Sofa After Baker Furniture, Cherry, New Blue Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Exquisite French Directoire style solid Cherry sofa beautifully balanced with subtle crescent curved frame, in gorgeous new light blue upholstery. Features include hand carved scr...
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid 20th Century Venetian Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine mid 20th century Venetian mirror. Featuring and octagonal shape with etched glass and gold flowers. An elegant mirror that would be a lovely addition to any home. Gorgeous...
Mirror, Murano Glass
$120,000 / set
H 63.75 in W 48 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Vitrines from a Paris Jeweler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Rare and Exquisite pair of French 19th c. Carved Giltwood and Glass Vitrines/Display Cabinets from a Paris Jeweler of the 19th century. Original Mirrored Backings are not in P...
Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A dramatic pair of foot stools or ottomans crafted in the Napoleonic Empire or Aesthetic Movement style. The stools feature a dramatic tailored black leather upholstery with elegantl...
Leather, Giltwood
$14,600 / set
H 41 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
Pair of Versace for Cappelletti Cantu Armchairs. Italy, 1990's.
By Cantu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of Versace-designed armchairs manufactured by Cappelletti Cantu, Italy, circa 1990s. These striking neoclassical-inspired chairs feature gilt carved frames with e...
Fabric
Pair of Regency Giltwood Lion Paw Console Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Great pair of Regency period giltwood console tables having inset marble tops, the apron and legs with matte and burnished gold surface, the molded apron over bold scrolled legs with...
Marble
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.
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