French Salon Seating
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Satin, Beech
20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Sectional Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1870s French Rococo Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Mohair, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century British French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s European French Provincial Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Settees
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1870s French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
20th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Empire Sofas
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
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French Salon Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Salon Seating?
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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