French Louis Seating
20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood, Beech
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Canapes
Damask, Silk, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood, Beech, Upholstery
20th Century Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Fabric, Beech
Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Satin, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Paint
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Oak
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Chairs
Cowhide, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Wood
Antique 1850s French Louis XIV Benches
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Birch
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
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French Louis Seating 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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