Small Bergere
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Bergere Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Giltwood
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Louis XV Side Tables
Griotte Marble, Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Mohair
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Rattan, Elm
Vintage 1940s Australian Posters
Paper
Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Nickel
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks
Bronze, Other
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Gesso, Hardwood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French Posters
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1820s French Restauration Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede
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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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