Four Cushions Of Early 20th Century French
Early 20th Century French Sunburst Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Amboyna
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Boxwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Granite, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Recent Sales
20th Century French Empire Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Oak
Antique 18th Century British George III Prints
Abalone
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wicker
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Footstools
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood, Cane
20th Century Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather, Fabric, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Textile
20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Textile, Silk, Linen
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Ceramics
Majolica
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Gesso, Paint, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Beech, Linen
Early 20th Century European Baroque Revival Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Four Cushions Of Early 20th Century French For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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