French 2 Seated Canape
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Canapes
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Canapes
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Wood
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Living Room Sets
Beech
2010s French Modern Sofas
Marble, Other
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
Vintage 1980s French Chaise Longues
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...
Paint, Wood, Gesso
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Velvet
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Settees
Bronze
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Wool
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes
Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Canapes
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Canapes
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Textile, Foam
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Damask, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Early 20th Century French Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Sofas
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1770s English George III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Fabric, Teak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Textile, Giltwood
French 2 Seated Canape For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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