Antique French Tabouret
19th Century French Empire Antique French Tabouret
Mahogany
1860s French Neoclassical Antique French Tabouret
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Tabouret
Metal, Brass
1920s French Napoleon III Antique French Tabouret
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Rosewood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Tabouret
Beech, Giltwood
1870s French Modern Antique French Tabouret
Metal
1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Tabouret
Other
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Tabouret
Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique French Tabouret
Metal
1880s French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Tabouret
Sycamore, Hardwood, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tabouret
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Provincial Antique French Tabouret
Marble, Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Tabouret
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
1870s French Louis XIV Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Sterling Silver
1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique French Tabouret
Walnut
1860s European Régence Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tabouret
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Antique French Tabouret
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique French Tabouret
Fabric
1820s German Biedermeier Antique French Tabouret
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century French Antique French Tabouret
Iron
1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Tabouret
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Tabouret
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique French Tabouret
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Tabouret
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Wood
17th Century French Antique French Tabouret
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Tabouret
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Tabouret
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Antique French Tabouret
Leather, Paint, Wood
19th Century French Antique French Tabouret
Giltwood, Fabric
19th Century French Antique French Tabouret
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Tabouret
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique French Tabouret
Brocade, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Textile, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tabouret
Wood
Early 1900s French Biedermeier Antique French Tabouret
Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tabouret
19th Century French Antique French Tabouret
Walnut
1920s Modern Antique French Tabouret
Canvas, Oil
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Tabouret
Cherry
Early 1900s French Biedermeier Antique French Tabouret
Cherry
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Tabouret
1810s French Empire Antique French Tabouret
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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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