Fauteuil Side Chair
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Damask
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 1780s French Side Chairs
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
1990s Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Crocodile
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Other
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Suede, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Pine, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Textile, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
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Fauteuil Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fauteuil Side Chair?
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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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