Pair Of Gilded French Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Finnish Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s North American Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Beech
2010s British Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
1990s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s English Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Wood
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Empire Armchairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
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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