18th Century French Chairs
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Tapestry
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Rush, Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century French Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
Antique 18th Century French Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Leather, Wicker, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Mid-18th Century French Primitive Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Régence Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s French Louis XVI Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Lacquer, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century British Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Silk, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique 18th Century Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Metal
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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 French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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