Fauteuil A Oreille
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Sofas
Velvet, Beech
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1780s English Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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Provenance: Purchased from Jacques Perrin, at the Biennale des Antiquaires, Paris, in the 1970's
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Paint, Feathers, Fabric, Wood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cotton, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Bergere Chairs
Beech
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.
- What is a fauteuil in France?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In France, a fauteuil is any chair that features arms and upholstery. In the U.S. and England, the term usually refers to a chair with an upholstered back and seat and a decorative wooden frame complete with arms. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique and vintage armchairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both styles are upholstered chairs with exposed wooden frames, there is one subtle difference between the fauteuil and the bergere. A fauteuil is open on the sides, while a bergere has upholstered panels closing off the arms and the seat. Shop a collection of furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a fauteuil a la reine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fauteuil a la reine is an upholstered chair with open arms. The wooden frame was usually intricately carved with gorgeous regal patterns. Shop a collection of fauteuil a la reines from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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