Directoire Chair Pair
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century American Directoire Slipper Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1790s Belgian Directoire Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique 1810s French Directoire Side Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Down
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s European Directoire Bergere Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Directoire Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Wood, Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Directoire Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1790s Belgian Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Cotton, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Vintage 1960s European Directoire Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s European Directoire Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Directoire Armchairs
Bronze, Steel
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1840s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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