Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Mid-19th Century Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
19th Century Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Velvet
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Leather
1880s English High Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Walnut
1820s Regency Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Satinwood
1920s Art Deco Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Iron
1760s French Louis XV Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Velvet, Wood
1850s American Rococo Revival Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Rattan
1920s Art Deco Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Paper, Chalk
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Silk
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Cane, Hardwood
1890s French Rococo Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
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Hardwood
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Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Fabric, Wood
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Mahogany
1880s French Napoleon III Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Hardwood, Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Metal
Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Tapestry, Velvet
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
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19th Century Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood, Giltwood
1880s French French Provincial Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood, Fabric
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
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Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Cane, Wood
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Cane, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Giltwood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Early 20th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Rattan, Wicker
19th Century French Rococo Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
1920s French Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Mahogany, Mohair
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Bronze
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s European Rococo Revival Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Cherry
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Beech
Early 20th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Textile, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Silk, Chenille, Velvet
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Velvet, Wood
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Birch
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Mahogany
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Birch
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Textile, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Giltwood
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Fabric, Wood
1870s English High Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Leather
1810s Scandinavian Empire Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Upholstery, Mahogany
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Sofa Sofas Chaises
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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.
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