Retro Step Stool
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Step Stool
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Step Stool
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Retro Step Stool
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Wood
1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Retro Step Stool
Wood
1960s American Rustic Retro Step Stool
Wood
1970s Italian Art Deco Retro Step Stool
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Retro Step Stool
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Step Stool
Walnut
1960s Italian Space Age Retro Step Stool
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Industrial Retro Step Stool
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Brass
1960s Italian Post-Modern Retro Step Stool
Bamboo
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Step Stool
Lacquer, Bouclé, Paint, Foam, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Step Stool
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Retro Step Stool
Textile, Acrylic
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Step Stool
Bronze
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Step Stool
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Step Stool
Leather, Wood
1970s American Modern Retro Step Stool
Aluminum
1980s Modern Retro Step Stool
Lambda
1960s German Retro Step Stool
Fabric
1950s American Industrial Retro Step Stool
Steel, Iron
1950s American Industrial Retro Step Stool
Aluminum
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Elm
1960s French Rustic Retro Step Stool
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Step Stool
Brass
1960s Italian Space Age Retro Step Stool
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Metal, Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Step Stool
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Chrome
1980s Post-Modern Retro Step Stool
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Step Stool
Wood
1950s French Retro Step Stool
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Retro Step Stool
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Step Stool
Rubber
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Step Stool
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Retro Step Stool
Steel
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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.
- What is a stepping stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best step stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best step stool is lightweight, foldable, safe with an anti-skid footpad and uses less space. Step stools are necessary for everyday tasks like reaching out to a cabinet at a height, cleaning corners, changing bulbs and many more. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage step stools.
- What is a step stool used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is another word for step stool?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a variety of other names that a step stool can be called and these include footrest, stepladder, footstool and ottoman, to name a few. You can shop a collection of step stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Other names for step stools include footstool, step chair, footrest and hassock stool. Step stools come in many different materials and designs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top sellers.
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