Bergere High
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Birch, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Abalone, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bergere Chairs
Pine
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art
Resin
Vintage 1920s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Children's Furniture
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Chenille, Damask, Upholstery, Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s English Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Bergere Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bog Wood, Down, Fabric
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Beech
1990s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1990s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art
Resin
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric
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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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