French Carved Vanity Chair
20th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Mirror, Satinwood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Vanities
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Ebony, Macassar
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Paint, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Cowhide
Early 20th Century Louis XV Bedroom Sets
Mirror, Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
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Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages
Copper, Iron, Bronze
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Vanities
Pine
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mirror, Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Vanities
Quartz
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Vanities
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
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Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Satin, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Bedroom Sets
Marble
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century French Vanities
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Linen, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Cane
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Cane
Early 20th Century North American Louis XV Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chairs
Vintage 1930s Argentine Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut, Down
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Corner Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Silk, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Giltwood, Linen
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
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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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