French Open Arm Chair
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Early 2000s American French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Bronze, Gold
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1770s French Rococo Armchairs
Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Oak, Muslin
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hemp
Antique 19th Century French Regency Lounge Chairs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1930s American Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century European Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
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French Open Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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