18th Century French Stool
Antique 18th Century French Rustic Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Rustic Stools
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Stools
Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Stools
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 1750s French Neoclassical Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Stools
Tapestry, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Stools
Antique 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Stools
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Footstools
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Footstools
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV End Tables
Oak, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Footstools
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century European Country Demi-lune Tables
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 1740s Spanish Primitive Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Mohair, Giltwood
20th Century English Country Night Stands
Wood
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Plexiglass, Oak
2010s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Bronze, Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Stools
Silk, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Velvet
Antique 18th Century Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Stools
Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Stools
Giltwood
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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