19th Century French Louis Xvi Sofa
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique 1890s French Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Canadian Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Console Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gustavian Living Room Sets
Walnut, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Breccia Marble, Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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