Petit Point Chair
Antique 1780s Chairs
Wood, Wool
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Tapestry, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Cotton
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chairs
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Gesso
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Tapestry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hardwood, Tapestry
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wool, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Tapestry, Silk, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Tapestry, Thread, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1830s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Tapestry, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hardwood, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany
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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.
- What is petit point embroidery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Petit point is similar to needlepoint, but the stitches are much smaller and the result much finer.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The difference is in the size of the stitches:Those used in petit point are smaller than the ones in needlepoint, resulting in finer work.
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