French Fauteil
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Beech
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Screens and Room Dividers
Canvas
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Sofas
Wool, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Bed Coronas
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Padouk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Pewter
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century French Rococo Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Burlap, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
bergeres in the manner of Paul Follot.
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Fruitwood, Wool, Tapestry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1910s Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
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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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