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Claude Sene

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Lelièvre Paris, Claude Séné II
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath. It is covered with a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Beech

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil by Claude Sene
Located in Essex, MA
fluted legs. One chair stamped on base C Sene.
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Other

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil by Claude Sene
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil by Claude Sene
$8,500 / set
H 39.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, maître. Comprises of 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape) 2 armchairs and 2
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

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Beech

Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq
By Georges Jacob
Located in Sheffield, MA
was Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené. Provenance: Private Collection New York Le Trianon Fine Art & Antique.  
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
Located in IT
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Séne (1747-1803). His production is mainly concentrated during the reign of Louis
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
$7,827
H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Daybed Louis XVI Style in White Bronze on Teak Wood, Louis XVI Daybed by Paul
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds

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Metal

Louis XVI Chaise Longue in White Bronze on Teakwood, Louis Chaise Longue by Paul
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Metal

Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
$9,000
H 19 in W 15 in D 15 in

Recent Sales

Stunning Pair of Louis XVI Chairs Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XVI chairs attributed to Jean Baptiste Claude Sene Parisian Master
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils
By Claude Séné II
Located in Charleston, SC
maker Claude Séné II. The fauteuils are decorated with carvings of flowers and leaves resting on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

18th Century Pair of Fine French Louis XVI Shield Giltwood and Leather Armchairs
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century antique fine pair of French Louis XVI Jean Baptiste Claude Sene style, shield back
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Paint, Giltwood

Pair of Directoire chairs with style elements of the Greek klismos chair
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
supports the body. Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené came from a family of 'menuisiers' and 'ébénistes
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

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Mahogany

Mahogany Gueridon with Claw Feet, Stamped Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in New York, NY
The grey-veined marble top fitted with brass edge mounting surmounts a bird-cage support extending to a spiral turned pedestal base with carved acanthus leaf decoration. The extended...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Gueridon

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Georges Jacob Chairs, Paris, France, Louis XVI-Style, Stamped circa 1765
By Georges Jacob
Located in Malmo, SE
in his field was Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené."
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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Fabric, Paint, Wood

A Fine & Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Bench Attributed to Claude Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine & Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Bench Attributed to Claude Sene 18th Century Jean-Baptiste
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Benches

A Set of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs Attributed to Claude Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Set of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs Attributed to Claude Sene 18th Century Jean-Baptiste
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

A Set of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs Attributed to Claude Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Set of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs Attributed to Claude Sene 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Chairs

A Set of Four Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils Att. to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Set of Four Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils Att. to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Paint

A Fine & Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Bench Attributed to Claude Sene
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine & Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Bench Attributed to Claude Sene 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches

A Set of Four Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils Attributed Claude Sene
Located in Sheffield, MA
Att. to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene Maitre 1769. Each with a rectangular padded back
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Living Room Sets

Important Pair Of Louis XVI Side Chairs By Claude Sene
Located in Doylestown, PA
fluted legs, seat ht. 16 in. Note: Claude I. Sene, maitre en 1743.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

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Wood

Luxurious King Louis XVI Neoclassical Carved Canape Settee, France, 18th Century
By Claude Séné II
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Jean-Baptiste-Claude Séné. The frame finely carved with neoclassical decoration
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Silk, Wood

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Sheffield, MA
Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene Maitre Each with a padded back and seat, within a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 36.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Sheffield, MA
Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene Maitre 1769 Each with a padded back and seat, within a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Louis XVI Paintwood Bergere by Claude II Sene, circa 1775
By Claude Séné II
Located in Berlin, DE
A Louis XVI paintwood bergere or armchairs stamped “C.SENE“: Claude II Sene called 'Le Jeune
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Fine Louis XVI Giltwood Canapé En Corbeille by Claude I Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XVI giltwood Canapé En Corbeille by Claude I Sené, 18th century. The guilloche-carved
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Fine Louis XVI Giltwood Canapé En Corbeille by Claude I Sene
By Claude I Sené
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine Louis XVI giltwood Canapé En Corbeille By Claude I Sene, 18th Century The guilloche
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils 'En Cabriolet' in the Manner of J.B.C. Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Berlin, DE
paintwood structure. Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené became a master menuisier at a young age at 21. He
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs

French Louis XVI Period Painted Lyre Chairs, Signed Jean Baptiste Sene, C. 1780
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is signed/stamped by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Séne (1747-1803) Upholstered in a Charcoal Gray Velour
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

18thc. Period Louis XVI Aubusson Parlour Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous 18th c. Aubusson Set depicting The fables of Fontaine Attributed to Claude Sene
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Four French Louis XV Fauteuils En Suite, Jean-Baptiste Sené c. 1760-80
By I. B. Sene
Located in Shippensburg, PA
-Claude Sene, maitre 1769 Stamped "I.B. SENE" on the back of each frame Jean-Baptiste Claude-Sene was
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XV Antique Fauteuils Arm Chairs, Jean-Baptiste Sené c. 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Sené, maître 1769 Stamped "I.B. SENE" on the back of each frame Jean-Baptiste Claude-Sené was born
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs

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Beech

A Pair Of Neoclassical Bergere Tub Bedroom Chairs - Armchairs
Located in London, GB
on tapering fluted legs. After a model by Claude Sene Please contact us for the best shipping
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils Attributed to Claude ii Sené 'Le Jeune'
By Claude Séné II
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Louis XVI paint wood fauteuils or armchairs attributed to Claude II Sene´ (brother of
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Beech

A Louis XVI Painted Bench in the Manner of George Jacob, 18th Century
By Georges Jacob
Located in Sheffield, MA
, Jacob's only serious rival in his field was Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené. Provenance: Private Collection
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Benches

The Versailles Palace Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
is attributed to famed ébénistes Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené or Jean-Baptiste Boulard, both of which
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

The Versailles Palace Chair
The Versailles Palace Chair
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
French Louis XVI Duchess Brisee by Jean Baptist Claude Sene
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Dallas, TX
A French two-piece Louis XVI Duchess Brisee by Jean Baptist Claude Sene.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Stunning Pair of Louis XVI Chairs Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene, 1780
By Georges Jacob
Located in CA, CA
A very fine pair of Louis XVI chairs attributed to Jean Baptiste Claude Sene Parisian Master
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Cent. French Armchairs by J. B. Boulard, Circa 1765
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Milano, IT
received the Maîtrise) in Paris on 17 April 1755. Along with Georges Jacob and Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

Fauteuil de Bureau Stamped by Sené
Located in Paris, FR
French Transition beech fauteuil de bureau, its seat is rotating. Work stamped by Claude Sené
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Antique 18th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

18th Century Pair Of Fine French Louis XVI Shield Gilt Wood & Leather Armchairs
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Fine Pair Of French Louis XVI Jean Baptiste Claude Sene style, shield back hand-carved
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Salon Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
rich brown silk upholstery - after Jean-Baptist-Claude Sene - Lit. Le Mobilier
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas

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Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery

Louis XVI Style  Salon Set
Louis XVI Style  Salon Set
H 40 in W 57 in D 24 in
18th Century Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two cabriolet armchairs (can form a pair), one bearing the stamp of Jean-Baptiste-Claude
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchairs
18th Century Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchairs
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Painted desk chair by Claude II Sené (Stamped: C*SENE)
By Claude Séné II
Located in New York, NY
, raised on cabriole legs headed by paterae, with toupie feet. The Sené were one of the most
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Swivel Chairs

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
among whom are Georges Jacob, Jean Baptiste Boulard or Jean Baptiste Claude Séné. Particularly wide
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Period Painted Low Chair or Chauffeuse, Stamped "Séné" by the Maker
By Claude I Sené
Located in London, GB
. Original paintwork. Upholstered in petit point. Stamped by the maker, C. Séné on the underside of the seat
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Tapestry, Beech, Paint

Pair of small armchairs by Jean-Baptiste Sené (1748-1803)
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in New York, NY
Jean Baptiste Sené was the eldest son of the famous menuisier Claude I Sené. He received his
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Pair of Chairs Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period by Georges Jacob, circa 1780
By Georges Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
-Claude Sené. His descendent Hector Lefuel, son of the architect Hector Lefuel, wrote the monograph
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Attributed to Georges Jacob circa 1780, Sofa Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period
By Georges Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
residences. After Delanois early death, Jacob's only serious rival in his field was Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Fruitwood

French Directoire Period Set of Four Armchairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
was Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené. (Getty Museum) Georges Jacob (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Side
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Antique Louis XVI Chair with Square Back Elegant Chartreuse Fabric
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Pataskala, OH
These-light green upholstered chairs have a thick seat removable cushion and upholstered backs. The pair will be sure to make a statement in formal setting. During our last trip to t...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Claude Sene For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal claude sene for your home. Each claude sene for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and giltwood. Each claude sene bearing Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one claude sene that is appealing in its simplicity, but Claude I Sené produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Claude Sene?

Prices for a claude sene can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $82,747, while the average can fetch as much as $9,800.

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.

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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.