$6,057
H 33.86 in W 29.73 in D 31.5 in
Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in London, GB
A finely proportioned French deep button-back 'Crapaud' chair of the Napoleon III period, circa
Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
$1,129Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 French Vintage Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seater-Boudoir Chairs-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Crapaud Chairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine
Metal
French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's
Located in London, GB
An excellent example of a Napoleon III French Crapaud (Tub) Chair, with a low rounded back and
Brass
$5,000
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
comfort and longevity. This particular chair was made as a hybrid of both a slipper chair and crapaud
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
$660Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Chair Fauteuil Crapaud Toad Chair Napoleon III Style French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil Crapaud French Napoleon III, circa 1960 This little arm chair wil be perfect in a dressing
Faux Leather
$3,432
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in
Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in London, GB
exceptional mid-19th-century Crapaud (toad) chair is a quintessential example of Second Empire French
Brass
Crapaud Chair with Nobilis Fabric and Antique
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Antique crapaud chair upholstered with fabric from Nobilis. An antique hand embroidered band from
Cotton
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 37.01 in
Crapaud Chair with Fabric from Pedroso & Osorio and Antique Suzani Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This chair is a crapaud chair. The chair is adjusted to Momiq Design and is covered at the front
Cotton
Vintage Gingham Napoleon III Style Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
French Napolean III 'crapaud' style chairs. Crapaud chairs sit low to the ground and are perfectly
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of early 20th Century French armchairs. Commonly referred to as 'crapaud chairs' on turned
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 29 in D 26.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
1880, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on tapered and fluted legs decorated with floral
Fabric, Walnut
1950's Set of Crapaud Cocktail Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Crapaud Cocktail Lounge Armchair Fauteuil set. Made in France, 1950's. Psychedelic flower
Fabric
A Pair of Elegant French Fauteuil Crapaud
Located in Hixson, TN
A Pair of Elegant French Fauteuil Crapaud. Wonderful light tan mohair fabric. Excellent condition.
20th Century French Gold Velvet Crapaud Lounge Armchair, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful crapaud chaise longue in golden velvet and its fringes from the 1950s. In good
Velvet
Sold
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style SlipperChair in Colefax Archive Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
An antique French slipper chair from the Louis-Philippe period, circa 1830s, distinguished by its
Textile, Upholstery, Cotton, Beech
Vintage Pair of Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seats-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
, rollable wooden legs, where a hint of golden color can still be seen in places. 2 beautiful Crapaud
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 Vintage Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Lounge Seater-Napoleon III Style-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Legs. 2 beautiful Crapaud Armchairs with pleasant seating Comfort - a real Eye-Catcher for your Home
Metal, Other
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ARM CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Napoleon III "crapaud" upholstered arm chairs with gondola backs with rounded tops and
French 19th Century Set of Three Parlor Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful set of three (3) 19th century French “fauteuil crapaud”, these Empire style chairs are
Velvet, Wood
Napoleon III Style Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III style pair of light blue tartan upholstered easy arm chairs or "fauteuil crapaud" with
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut "Crapaud" Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
1920, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on front cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Chair Fauteuil Crapaud Napoleon III French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil Crapaud French Napoleon III, circa 1890 Antique, 19th century Atypical form To recover
Upholstery
Crapaud Chair 'Elegant Ezra'
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chair Navajo is a crapaud chair. The first fully upholstered chair arose in the mid-19th century
Upholstery
Antique Crapaud Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous crapaud chairs. Reupholstered in vintage french sheets with original monogram and trim
Antique Crapaud Chair with Fabric of Pedroso & Osorio
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Antique crapaud chair upholstered with fabric from Pedroso & Osorio. An antique handembroidered
Cotton
Crapaud Chair, 'Elegant Ezra'
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chair Elegant Ezra is a so called crapaud chair from the first half of the 20th century. Elegant
Cotton
Crapaud Chair 'Sweet Sami, ' Early-to-Mid-20th Century
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chair Sweet Sami is a so called crapaud chair from the first half of the 20th century. Sweet Sami
Cotton
Pair of Napoleon III "Crapaud" Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French Napoleon III period upholstered "crapaud" armchairs with walnut legs, circa 1860
Wood
A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of 1940s armchairs in the style of Märta Blomstedt’s Aulanko chair. This pair is slightly smaller than the classical Aulanko design, making them easier to move and i...
Sheepskin, Birch, Pine
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Sold|$4,800
H 38.5 in W 32 in D 31 in
Fine Custom Upholstered Library Club Chairs In George Smith Style
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of fine custom upholstered Club Chairs in George Smith style. . Raised on front turned legs terminating in brass casters with squared back saber form back legs. Upholstered in...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Custom Brunschwig & Fils Upholstered Tufted Slipper Chair
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impeccably upholstered diminutive Slipper Chair on four legs and apron to conceal with trim bands to the base. The upholstered chair with rolled and tufted seat back. Dimensions:...
Fabric, Wood
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Sold|$6,200
H 47 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Metal, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, wood and metal lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Metal
$20,542
H 30.32 in W 67.72 in D 37.01 in
Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860
Located in London, Park Royal
A refined French Napoléon III writing desk, crafted in ebonized wood and detailed with fine brass inlay, dating to circa 1860. The piece reflects the decorative precision of the per...
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a Museum quality French polish. The contours of the writing table are covered with gilt brass trims while Pearl trims adorn the...
Leather, Mahogany
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.
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