Duchesse Brisee
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Linen, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Linen, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1730s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Beech
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Paint, Down, Wood, Textile, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries
Tapestry, Wool
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
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Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Center Tables
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Pearwood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Chaise Longues
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Argentine Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Daybeds
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
20th Century French Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Down
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Wood, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Children's Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Chaise Longues
Ultrasuede, Oak, Suede
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Paint, Fabric, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Vintage 1940s French Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Hemp, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane
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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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