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Pair Of French Provincial Empire Fruitwood Fauteuil
Pair Of French Provincial Empire Fruitwood Fauteuil

Pair Of French Provincial Empire Fruitwood Fauteuil

Located in Essex, MA

Each with tablet crestrail , down scrolled carved arms , bowed seat rail , saber legs. Unupholstered.

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19th Century French Empire Fauteuil Antique

A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil
A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil

A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil

By Pierre Nogaret

Located in Sheffield, MA

Attributed Pierre Nogaret Maitre June 1745

References: Le Moblier Francais Du XVIII Siecle

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuils

Located in Atlanta, GA

The central arched crest rail of a leaning velvet upholstered backrest supported by beautifully shaped upswept arms, having a padded velvet upholstered seat trimmed in nailheads, the...

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau (Desk Armchair)
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau (Desk Armchair)

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau (Desk Armchair)

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The curved back terminating in carved lion's heads above a black leather seat on ring-turned front legs ending in lion feet and back saber legs.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Fauteuils

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of armchairs, of walnut; each having a molded carved frame, with padded shield form back, its crestrail carved with flowers, extending to scrolling arms with padded elbow rests,...

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18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

French Regence Period Dark Oak Caned Fauteuil
French Regence Period Dark Oak Caned Fauteuil

French Regence Period Dark Oak Caned Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

with Crushed Velvet Cushion having a tightly caned seat and back with shell and scroll carving typical of the regence period throughout the frame, arms, and feet, with the legs s...

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Velvet

French Late Louis III Period Walnut Fauteuil
French Late Louis III Period Walnut Fauteuil

French Late Louis III Period Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a middle arched backrest and upholstered in antique needlepoint, the back covered in leather, with downswept arms continuing to turned arm supports, legs, and two stretchers, ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI-Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil
French Louis XVI-Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil

French Louis XVI-Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

Upholstered in restored Aubusson panels and finished in silk, the circular pattern carved backrest with acanthus carved hands on slender arm supports resting on fluted carved taperin...

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Fauteuil in Carved Walnut, c. 1750
Italian Fauteuil in Carved Walnut, c. 1750

Italian Fauteuil in Carved Walnut, c. 1750

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Italian Armchair, featuring rich carved designs throughout the Walnut frame. Dating from the mid-1700s, and originating in Italy.

The design featuring deeply c...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fauteuils
Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fauteuils

Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fauteuils

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each curved crestrail above a square padded back and seat, the arms terminating in lion heads, raised on tapering square legs ending in lion paw feet. Upholstered in two-tone leather...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th century Louis III Style Walnut Fauteuil
18th century Louis III Style Walnut Fauteuil

18th century Louis III Style Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 18th century French walnut armchair in the Louis XIII style with turned legs and cross stretchers and carved down swept arms.

For many more fine antiques, inc...

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils
Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils

Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner Very comfortable with wide arms and cushioned seats, backs and arms Hand carved wood with acanthus motifs and rosettes Gr...

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1920s Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuil Cabriolet
Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuil Cabriolet

Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuil Cabriolet

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice pair of French armchairs, circa 1780, in beechwood, with old gold velvet upholstery.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

French Rococo Arm Chairs Carved Giltwood Fauteuils
French Rococo Arm Chairs Carved Giltwood Fauteuils

French Rococo Arm Chairs Carved Giltwood Fauteuils

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stylish pair of French Rococo gilt arm chairs Very wide arms so comfortable to sit in Ornately carved frames are very detailed with floral motifs Reupholstered with floral print so c...

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1920s Rococo Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Fauteuil
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Fauteuil

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Fauteuil

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A nice pair of French chairs. They are walnut frames . Seat Height 17.0 in

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century
Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century

Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exquisite pair of giltwood armchairs in the Louis XVI style with original Aubusson tapestry covers in gold tones. Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine set exhibits richly c...

Category

19th Century French Aubusson Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood, Upholstery, Silk, Wool

Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century
Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century

Pair of Opulent Giltwood Fauteuils 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exquisite pair of giltwood armchairs in the Louis XVI style with original Aubusson tapestry covers in gold tones. Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine set exhibits richly c...

Category

19th Century French Aubusson Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk, Upholstery

Louis XIII Carved and Turned Walnut Fauteuil
Louis XIII Carved and Turned Walnut Fauteuil

Louis XIII Carved and Turned Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a leaning rectangular upholstered back with curved arms and supports above an upholstered seat raised on turned legs with and h-form stretcher

Category

19th Century Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Fauteuil
19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Fauteuil

19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Fauteuil

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Fabulous French giltwood chair with heavy carved foliage to the cabriole supports, this elegant chair is upholstered in a soft white 15oz Belgian linen.  

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Linen, Wood

Mid 19th Century Regency Style Walnut Fauteuil
Mid 19th Century Regency Style Walnut Fauteuil

Mid 19th Century Regency Style Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A statement chair. Beautiful needlepoint covering. A nice tall back and nice curvy arms and legs.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils

By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné

Located in Sheffield, MA

Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Claude Sene Maitre 1769 Each with a padded back and seat, within a guilloche-carved seat frame, on fluted tapering legs.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Pair French Directoire Period Fruitwood Upholstered Fauteuils
Pair French Directoire Period Fruitwood Upholstered Fauteuils

Pair French Directoire Period Fruitwood Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a slightly curved upholstered backrest and splayed rear legs, the armrests terminating in carved rosettes supported by columnar front legs with rosette carved feet, upholstere...

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

French Walnut and Upholstered Fauteuil, 18th Century
French Walnut and Upholstered Fauteuil, 18th Century

French Walnut and Upholstered Fauteuil, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The backrest with a comfortable lean, the rustic arms resting on turned supports, turned front legs and square back legs with a turned H-form stretcher.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Louis XV Walnut Armchairs / Fauteuil
Pair of Louis XV Walnut Armchairs / Fauteuil

Pair of Louis XV Walnut Armchairs / Fauteuil

Located in Essex, MA

Each with arched carved crestrail upholstered backs and downswept arms, serpentine seats cabriole legs.

Category

1760s French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

French 19th Century Pair of Carved Fauteuils
French 19th Century Pair of Carved Fauteuils

French 19th Century Pair of Carved Fauteuils

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French Louis XV style carved dark walnut chairs. Carvings of seashells, flowers and swirls. Great size chairs with curved back, the whole resting on escargot feet. White upholstery i...

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19th Century Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Painted French 19th Century Fauteuils
Pair of Painted French 19th Century Fauteuils

Pair of Painted French 19th Century Fauteuils

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Louis XVI armchairs, each having its original painted finish, showing natural wear; its round padded back with gadrooned border carving, outswept arms with elbow cushion endi...

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1880s French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

19c Louis XIII Fauteuil with 18c Tapestry
19c Louis XIII Fauteuil with 18c Tapestry

19c Louis XIII Fauteuil with 18c Tapestry

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis XIII Arm Chair with 18c Tapestry Upholstery

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

19c Louis XIII Fauteuil with 18c Tapestry
19c Louis XIII Fauteuil with 18c Tapestry

19c Louis XIII Fauteuil with 18c Tapestry

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis XIII Arm Chair with 18c Tapestry Upholstery

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

A French Early 19th Century Pearwood Fauteuil
A French Early 19th Century Pearwood Fauteuil

A French Early 19th Century Pearwood Fauteuil

Located in Sheffield, MA

Plaque with Provenance: Estate of Walter Savage Landors,
from the Villa Landor San Dominco

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Pair Of Louis XVI Creme Painted Fauteuil
Pair Of Louis XVI Creme Painted Fauteuil

Pair Of Louis XVI Creme Painted Fauteuil

Located in Essex, MA

Each finely carved. Oval back and bowed seat with 18 century tapestry.The conforming frame carved with leaves etc.Raised on circular stop fluted legs.

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

A charming pair of Louis XV style armchairs in a cream or gray finish with green accents, covered in a light gray linen.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

PAIR of Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil's, ca 1760
PAIR of Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil's, ca 1760

PAIR of Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil's, ca 1760

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of Louis XV Carved walnut fauteuil's

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Fine Regence Carved Giltwood Fauteuil, ca 1750's
Fine Regence Carved Giltwood Fauteuil, ca 1750's

Fine Regence Carved Giltwood Fauteuil, ca 1750's

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine Regence highback carved giltwood Fauteuil with brown velvet upholstery.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of Louis XV carved and painted Fauteuil's a La Reine.

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of White Painted Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Pair of White Painted Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Pair of White Painted Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of White Painted Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with New Upholstery

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine pair of Louis XV carved and painted Fauteuil a La Reine.

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Located in Washington, DC

A pair of Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with Original Leather. Comfortable.

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

Set of Four Louis XV Carved Gilt Fauteuil's
Set of Four Louis XV Carved Gilt Fauteuil's

Set of Four Louis XV Carved Gilt Fauteuil's

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine set of French Louis XV style carved giltwood fauteuil a la reine.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Damask Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Damask Upholstery

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Damask Upholstery

Located in Astoria, NY

French Louis XVI style fauteuil with carved giltwood frame and damask upholstery, with small cushion.

Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil
19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil

19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful 19th Century Louis XV style carved gilt wood fauteuil, newly upholstered in fine German bone colored leather.

Category

19th Century Fauteuil Antique

PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED FAUTEUILS
PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED FAUTEUILS

PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED FAUTEUILS

Located in Houston, TX

PAIR OF LOVELY LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT FAUTEUILS/ARMCHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN WITH DOWN CUSHION

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of 19th Century Painted Louis XV Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century Painted Louis XV Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century Painted Louis XV Fauteuils

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century painted and carved floral Louis XV fauteuils newly upholstered in palomino leather with nailhead detail.

Category

19th Century Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large 19th Century French Fauteuil in Painted Finish
Large 19th Century French Fauteuil in Painted Finish

Large 19th Century French Fauteuil in Painted Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Regence style painted Fauteuil with Cane and Upholstery, dating from the Early 19th Century and French in Origin.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Louis XVI Style Hide Upholstered Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XVI Style Hide Upholstered Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XVI Style Hide Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful pair of Louis XVI Fauteuil armchair upholstered in vintage cowhide, welting and carved frame.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt fauteuils
Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt fauteuils

Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Four of Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt fauteuils, stylized foliate carved frames raised on fluted tapering legs

Category

19th Century Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Paint

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style fauteuils newly upholstered in white with lofty feather down loose cushion seat and nailhead detail.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Fauteuils

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Provincial fruitwood fauteuils with rush seats and plaid upholstery. Upholstery in good condition.

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuils a la Reine
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuils a la Reine

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuils a la Reine

Located in New York, NY

Pair of painted Louis XV Fauteuils a la Reine French, mid-18th century Measures: Height 38 ½ in, width 26 ½ in, depth 20 in, seat height 17 in. 2086.  

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

French Single Louis XV Fauteuil or arm chair
French Single Louis XV Fauteuil or arm chair

French Single Louis XV Fauteuil or arm chair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A very elegant beechwood painted fauteuil with petit-point fabric. Very comfortable with a large seating. 28"w but 22"d.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Italian Walnut Fauteuils  Genoa, circa 1790
Pair of Italian Walnut Fauteuils  Genoa, circa 1790

Pair of Italian Walnut Fauteuils Genoa, circa 1790

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Pair of Italian walnut fauteuils genoa, circa 1790 Each having a caned oval back above a cushion seat within open arms, raised on square tapering legs.

Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of French 19th Century Provincial Walnut Fauteuils

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fabulous pair of French Provincial walnut fauteuils, circa 1870, is from France, and are covered in a deep coral velvet upholstery.

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Caned Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XV Style Caned Fauteuils

Pair of French Louis XV Style Caned Fauteuils

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of graceful French fruitwood fauteuils in the Louis XV style, with caned backs and seats, nicely-carved foliate detailing on chair backs, crest rails and legs (late 19th/early 2...

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19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Cane

c.1750 Pair of Louis XV Petite Fauteuils
c.1750 Pair of Louis XV Petite Fauteuils

c.1750 Pair of Louis XV Petite Fauteuils

Located in Highwood, IL

A pair of Louis XV walnut and fruitwood petite cabriolet fauteuils having rounded backs with floral cresting and padded armrests.

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Painted Fauteuil
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Painted Fauteuil

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Painted Fauteuil

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant Louis XVI-style painted fauteuil, circa 1880, is from France and features a squared crest over padded open arms and having rosette and fluted tapering legs.

Category

Late 19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Period Louis XVI 18th Century Upholstered Armchair Fauteuil
Period Louis XVI 18th Century Upholstered Armchair Fauteuil

Period Louis XVI 18th Century Upholstered Armchair Fauteuil

Located in Dallas, TX

Period Louis XVI 18th century armchair fauteuil. New light cream quality cotton linen upholstery.

Category

1780s French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

Great pair of French carved fruitwood fauteuils made near the end of the 19th century. Recently upholstered in colorful peacock fabric.

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1890s French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

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Fauteuil Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fauteuil antique available at 1stDibs. Each fauteuil antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. There are many kinds of the fauteuil antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A fauteuil antique made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Georges Jacob, I. B. Sene and Maison Jansen each produced at least one beautiful fauteuil antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Fauteuil Antique?

A fauteuil antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,574, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.