Antique French Footstools
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Country Footstools
Cord, Rope, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Footstools
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Mohair, Giltwood
20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Regency Revival Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century Footstools
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Footstools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Footstools
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Cotton
Early 20th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Benches
Beech, Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Cotton
Antique 1850s French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage 1920s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Stools
Velvet, Nutwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Tapestries
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Silk
1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Baroque Central Asian Rugs
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Early 19th Century French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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