Fauteuil Chair Set
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wool, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wool
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Club Chairs
Beech, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Composition, Metal
Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s European Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Beech
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Silk, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Textile, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton, Down
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Armchairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Adam Style Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Chrome
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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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
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