Tall Bergere
Antique 1880s French Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Bergere Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s European Directoire Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Bergere Chairs
Poplar, Paint
Vintage 1960s French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
20th Century Art Deco Portrait Prints
Lithograph
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Art Deco Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Chenille, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Other Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Decorative Art
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Prints
Other
1990s Contemporary Sculptures
Bronze
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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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