Curule French
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century French Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Stools
Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Side Tables
Cherry
20th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Pine
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1910s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
20th Century French Stools
Wood
20th Century European Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Modern Desks
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Empire Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Console Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Bauhaus Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Side Chairs
Lucite
2010s French Post-Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Stools
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Benches
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Stools
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Iron, Sheet Metal
20th Century French Empire Chairs
Ormolu, Metal
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Wood, Walnut
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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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