$4,118Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Cameo Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Walnut
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a luxurious ne...
Fabric
Pair Edwardian Lyre-Back Music Chairs Cameo Detail, England c. 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Edwardian Lyre-Back music chairs with cameo detail, England c. 1900. These chairs are composed of mixed hardwoods and feature historic organic decorative inlay.
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oak Side Chairs, Carved Cameo Back, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Each chair features an oval "cameo-back" medallion framed by delicately pierced ribbon-and-swag carving, opening into an airy fretwork lattice below — a signature of the neoclassical...
Upholstery, Oak
$4,118Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Cameo Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a luxurious ne...
Fabric
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine carved pair of French Louis XVI style cameo back side chairs, circa 1940, showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Beech
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo back chairs feature painted leather upholstery in a rich green tone, offering both durability and luxury.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Finely Carved Walnut Cameo Back Louis XVi Side Fire Chairs New Upholster
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Finely Carved Walnut Cameo Back Louis XVi Side Fire Chairs New LINEN Upholstery MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Carved Bergère Wing Chairs with Damask Upholstery
Located in Perkasie, PA
Each chair features a beautifully carved crest with cameo detailing, complemented by gold highlights that accentuate the frame’s decorative craftsmanship.
Upholstery
Vintage Hill Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Fabric, Lucite
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined and graceful set of eight French painted dining chairs featuring oval cameo cane backs made in the grand Louis XVI taste.
Brass
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of four French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste. Hand-crafted from oak hardwood featuring an oval cameo back.
Brass
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Cameo White Painted Cast Iron Garden Set with Settee & Chair c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Cameo White Painted Cast Iron Garden Set with Settee & Chair c1900.
Iron
$3,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
Superb Pair Chippy Antique Giltwood French Carved Louis XVI Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The carved detailing includes fluted legs, floral motifs, and classical neoclassical design elements that are hallmarks of the Louis XVI style. The chairs feature oval cameo backs a...
Walnut
Sold
H 36.5 in W 19.75 in D 21.75 in
Superb Blue Velvet and Off-White Painted French Cameo Oval Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb set of French cameo oval back dining chairs combines refined craftsmanship with timeless elegance.
Velvet, Walnut
French Cameo Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six attractive French Louis XVI-style painted ‘cameo back’ chairs. Sturdy enough for everyday use, circa 1940.
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six pretty painted French Louis XVI style dining chairs with elegant cameo backs and turned tapering fluted legs.
Wood
Set of Six French Louis XVI Chairs Cameo Back Painted
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six vintage painted beechwood French Cameo-back Louis XVI style chairs. A classic French design- these are not only elegant, well-proportioned chairs, but sturdy and comfor...
Sold
H 42 in W 33 in D 25 in
Antique Late Victorian Oak Pressback Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker Cameo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Victorian pressback rocking chair. A beautiful design featuring a serpentine crest rail with a laurel wreath wrapped cameo at the center featuring a distinguished gentl...
Upholstery, Oak
Leopard Printed Upholstery French Cameo Back Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of distressed painted crackeled finish and chippy cameo back French chairs. The chairs are in a fantastic leopard upholtsery print (not real leopard folks) an...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.25 in W 16.5 in D 18.75 in
Four-Piece Antique Fiske School Painted Cast Iron Garden Table & 3 Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four-Piece Antique Fiske School Painted Cast Iron Garden Table & 3 Chairs C1900 Chairs - 31 1/4" x 16 1/2" x 18 3/4" Table - 40 1 /4" x 25 7/8" A charming 4-piece garden set in the ...
Iron
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Cameo Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six vintage French Louis XVI style cameo back dining chairs.
Wood
Set of French Eight Louis XVI Cameo Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare set of French produced circa 1930, solid hand-carved walnut with beautiful detail and upholstered backs. These are all very sturdy chairs in excellent original condition. Love...
French Louis XVI Style Cameo Backed Dining Chairs C.1930.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully distressed (original over time) painted and caned nice oversized Louis XVI style dining chairs in a set of five. ( one carver or armchair )
Set of Six Louis XVI Cane Chairs with Cameo Backs FA-1115
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of 6 Louis XVI cane chairs with cameo backs. Unusually large, highly decorative, with caning in perfect condition.
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Rare Set of 8 Leather French Cameo Back Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of 8 French cameo back dining chairs showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship inspired by Maison Jansen, one of the most renowned Parisian design houses...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 22 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Oval Cameo Back Red Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cameo Back Red Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6) side chairs, oval medallion backs, solid wood frames, distressed finish, tapered l...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 41 in W 20 in D 20 in
Fine Set of French Creme Painted Louis XVI Cameo Back Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
Pair of English cherry hall chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cherry wood, English hall chairs with cameo backs.
Cherry
18th Century Italian Chairs Fabricated by Madeleine Castaing
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare 18th century Italian cameo back walnut chairs with fabric by Madeleine Castaing.
Fabric, Walnut
Four Antique Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of newly-upholstered French cameo-back rosewood dining chairs, circa 1880. Beautiful patina and carving on this set.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Antique Set of Six Mahogany Carved Victorian Dining Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique set of six solid mahogany carved Victorian dining chairs, with upholstered cameo backs, circa 1870.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cane Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight rattan and cane dining chairs featuring a cameo back with graceful x form designs.
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Rams Head French Arm Bergere Chair, Cameo Tufted Back, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Ram’s head French armchair, cameo tufted back in a green velvet upholstery, circa 1920s. Strong and sturdy. Greg ZXXA/1hXA.
Velvet, Wood
Set 8 Antique White Painted Cameo Back Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of chairs in their original finish and fabric. The frabic is time-worn and will show weat and threadborne areas to the seats as shown. The chair perfectly usef...
Walnut
French Five-Piece Carved and Gilt Louis XVI Salon Suite
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French carved and gilded beech wood salon suite consisting of a pair of Louis XVI style bergeres, a matching settee, and a complementing pair of Louis XVI cameo-back side chairs. T...
Beech
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Cameo-Back Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of originally painted French Louis XVI cameo-back chairs with original saddle-colored leather.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 25 in D 23 in
Set of Eight Cameo Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs with Stretcher Bases
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of eight Louis XVI style upholstered dining armchairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Rare Set of 16 Carved Creme Painted Cameo Back French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular set of 16 French carved creme painted dining chairs. The chairs in an antique white or creme finish and has a leather or perhaps faux leather upholstery. The up...
Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 24.25 in D 24.5 in
Fine set of 8 Signed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted and Giltwood Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely stunning set of distressed antique Maison Jansen dining chairs. The finish is original and antique and features a distressed painted frame with bright go...
Walnut
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted set of six French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste.
Brass
Sold
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
1920s Console Cabinet Record Holder Art Decò in Briar, by Piero Bottoni
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The furniture designed by Bottoni between the twenties and thirties demonstrates this, as precious cameos: chairs and tables with a spirit very close to the Bauhaus (typical use of c...
Walnut, Burl
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cane Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight rattan and cane dining chairs featuring a cameo back with graceful x form designs.
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Josef Hoffman Bent Beechwood and Hand Tooled Leather Armchairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Austin, TX
The upholstery of richly tanned, hand tooled and parcel-gilt oxblood leather is a period addition to the settee, possibly French. Each chair features a cameo of a youthful maiden wit...
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
Pair of French Side Chairs Embellished with Decorative Cameos
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th Century French Side Chairs Embellished with Decorative Goddess Cameos on Back Rest and Four Small Floral Decorative Blocks on Front and Sides.
Fabric, Fruitwood
Painted Italian side chair
Located in Houston, TX
Painted side chair with carved cameos on the back crest rail and the seat apron, pad feet.
Wood
Pair of Robert Allen Richmond Accent Chairs
By Robert Allen
Located in San Francisco, CA
The turned front legs are capped off with Brass casters for easy mobility. The chairs are upholstered in Millet fabric and the colors are called Cameo.
Fabric, Wood
1940's Pair French Louis XV Style Carved Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This attractive pair of French Louis XV-style armchairs, dating to approximately the 1940s, displays the graceful curves, restrained carving, and comfortable proportions characterist...
Walnut
$2,600 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,650 / set
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Exquisite Pair of Chairs by Gabriel Viardot - France, Circa 1890
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and wonderful pair of "Pagoda" side chairs by Gabriel Viardot. Mahogany, with ivory and bronze detailing. The back medallions feature a dragon. Newly reupholstered with ve...
$2,008Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats. In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,200
H 35.63 in W 24.02 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy 1950s Beautiful Italian armchair dating back in the 1950s, featuring a delicate, sculptural frame with gracious forms. Wits its splendid curv...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1890
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany side chairs, circa 1890. Outstanding pair of marvelous carved mahogany side chairs in Classic Chippendale style. They are crafted after one of t...
Mahogany
$784Sale Price|60% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Mid Century Lounge Chair, Walnut, Leather Bordeaux
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Piece designed by Michel Van Beuren in the early 60s. It is an occasional lounge chair, reupholstered in cowhide (100% original) in burgundy color. With very clean and elegant design...
Leather, Walnut
$4,537 / item
H 28 in W 34 in D 34 in
Lawson-Fenning Carrillo Lounge Chair, Brown Velvet & Walnut, Modern Armchair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carrillo Lounge Chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating. Available with the Carrillo Ottoman. The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmade in ...
Velvet, Walnut
$23,100 / set
H 39 in W 30 in D 30 in
Bergère Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1950s by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his São Paulo workshop L’Atelier, this rare Bergère lounge chair and ottoman embody the refined synthesis that defined Brazil...
Leather, Mohair, Hardwood
Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique Italian Neoclassical lyre back side chairs with carved rosette design at center of curved top back rails. Circa 1800. Look at all pictures and read condition report ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Wonderful pair of newly upholstered period French Louis XVI walnut side chairs. Fresh Upholstery, good condition. Measures: 33" Height 18.5 wide 17.5 deep 17.5 seat height.
Walnut
$1,295 / set
H 33.75 in W 20 in D 23 in
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features carved cabriole legs, heavy solid walnut floral carved frames, and classic and elegant Louis...
Walnut
$5,625 / set
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bergères
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Wood Bergères High backs and wide seats with hand carved designed frames. Details: Height – 43 inches / 109cm Width – 25.5 in...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of English Mahogany Regency Side Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English mahogany Regency side chairs with scrolled carved splat backs, decorative reeding, and terminating on turned bulbous ringed legs. Early 19th Century. Chairs are uphol...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,800 / set
H 40.25 in W 26 in D 24 in
Gorgeous Carved Walnut Antique French Pair of Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant antique pair of French Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils, finely hand-carved in richly patinated walnut, exemplifying the elegance of the late 18th century. Each chair feature...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique French carved oak side chairs, dating from the 1790s Louis XV period, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century France. Each chair featur...
Walnut
$2,664 / set
H 30.91 in W 22.25 in D 22.64 in
ANTIQUE 1920'S GREEN CHINESE CHINOISERIE HORSESHOE CHAIRS PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Chinese Chinoiserie Horseshoe armchairs which are part of a large suite Pleas...
Upholstery, Oak
French Art Deco Chandelier by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). Art Deco chandelier in clear and frosted molded glass mounted on a wrought iron frame gilt decorated with cascading palm leaves. Measures: Dro...
Wrought Iron
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$9,496 / set
H 54.14 in W 47.64 in D 82.29 in
RARE PAiR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV REVIVAL HARDWOOD & GILTWOOD BEDS CIRCA 1890
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of French Louis XV Revival Mahogany & Giltwood Beds, circa 1890 Please note: The del...
Hardwood
Georges de Feure settee, 1900 Expo model, in hand sculpted pearwood.
By Georges De Feure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau settee (en suite with #1716 and #1717) by Georges de Feure, model presented in the Bing Pavilion at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900. Sculpted pearwood, th...
Pearwood
Table Lamp with a Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" Shade
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Table lamp with an original Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" yellow amber shade. The base is top quality silvered bronze, late 20th century.
Bronze
$6,995
H 34.26 in W 29.53 in D 35.04 in
Art Deco Armchair with Carved Wooden Details, Europe First half of the 20th C
Located in Utrecht, NL
This upholstered armchair is rooted in the European Art Deco movement. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design emerged betwee...
Wood, Fabric
$5,397
H 30.32 in W 57.29 in D 28.35 in
REGENCY 1820 HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAiD LIBRARY SOFA FOR RESTORATION PART SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Rare Regency Rosewood Marquetry & Inlaid Sofa, circa 1820 Please note: The delivery fee shown in t...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,347 / set
H 21.66 in Dm 21.66 in
FOUR ANTIQUE GREEN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FOOTSTOOLS POUFFES PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of four original Chinese Chinoiserie footstool pouff's which are part of a large suite Ple...
Upholstery, Oak
EXQUISITE CHERUB PUTTI CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FOOTSTOOL CIRCA 1840-1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite English Walnut ornately hand carved footstool with period castors and Embroidered top A very...
Walnut
$6,764 / set
H 30.32 in W 64.38 in D 29.73 in
GREEN CHiNESE CHINOISERIE RATTAN SOFA & ARMCHAIRS SUITE PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese Chinoiserie Bergere Sofa and pair of Armchairs set which are part of a large su...
Upholstery, Rattan, Oak
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Mecca and Walnut center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and monumentally scaled Italian 19th century Baroque st. Mecca and Walnut center table. This most impressive table is raised by six robust circular and tapered legs abo...
Walnut, Giltwood
$24,850Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 57.75 in W 70.75 in D 24 in
An Anglo-Dutch 19th Century Walnut Carved 5 Piece Parlor Set, After Daniel Marot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Anglo-Dutch 19th Century Baroque Style Ornately Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor - Salon Suite, After Daniel Marot (French-Dutch, 1661–1752); comprising of a settee, two armcha...
Walnut
Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the upholstered balloon seat over scrolled and outward rolled apron, standing on boldly car...
Rosewood
$5,397 / set
H 30.32 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
PAIR OF REGENCY 1820 HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID LIBRARY ARMCHAiRS FOR RESTORATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Rare Pair of Regency Rosewood Marquetry & Inlaid Library Armchairs, circa 1820 Please note: The de...
Upholstery, Hardwood
French 19th Century Empire Three-Piece Seating Group
Located in New York, NY
Three-piece group of empire seating includes canape and two bergeres canape - H 36 in; bergere - H 35-1/4.
Wood
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.
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