19thC Ebonised Napoleon III French Easy Armchair
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
castors, the whole surviving from the latter half of nineteenth century France. The chair is in very
Beech
19thC Ebonised Napoleon III French Armchair c.1870
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
shaped arms and a scrolled back, the whole surviving from the latter half of nineteenth century France
Beech
Early 19thC French Crocodile Leather Armchair, c.1830
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
front legs and chamfered back legs, the whole surviving from the second quarter of nineteenth century
Crocodile
A Pair of Late Nineteenth Century Neoclassical French Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A pair of late nineteenth century neoclassical French fauteuils now upholstered in Colefax and
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Nineteenth Century French Giltwood Hand Carved Bergères
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Pair of hand carved Louis XV style gilded bergères with caned seats and sides and inset floral medallion. Gilding is worn. Caning is in excellent condition.
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H 47 in W 17.75 in D 18.75 in
Glamorous Antique French Hand Carved Side/Desk Chair w/Needlepoint Seat
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning hand-carved nineteenth century antique French oak side chair with an intricate back
Oak
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H 24.25 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Vanity Chair, Bergere, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Directoire style walnut bergere chair features scrolled armrests
Leather, Walnut
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H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style SlipperChair in Colefax Archive Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
proportions are balanced and inviting, characteristic of early nineteenth-century French slipper chairs. The
Textile, Upholstery, Cotton, Beech
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H 34.75 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Style Hand Carved Walnut Dagobert Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Of a rare smaller scale, this late nineteenth century French Dagobert chair was originally used by
Walnut
19th c. Caned Maple Faux Bamboo Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Maple faux bamboo armchair of possible nineteenth century French origin. The chair features a cane
Maple, Cane
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French
Mohair, Walnut
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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVi style opera chairs features hand carved
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVI style opera chairs features hand carved
Cane, Beech
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H 33.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Opera Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French opera chairs is constructed of solid walnut and
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four late nineteenth century French dining chairs or side chairs is in the Louis XVI
Upholstery, Beech
A Pair of 19th Century French Chairs.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Pair of Early Nineteenth Century French Chairs.
Mahogany
French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
French wing chairs which recline by means of a pair of iron ratchet mechanisms. Walnut frame with
Wrought Iron
Nineteenth century French gold leaf and painted bergere.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nineteenth century French gold leaf and painted bergere. Louis XV style.
Gold Leaf
Series of 6 Chairs in Cherry Imitation Bamboo Nineteenth
Located in charmes, FR
Series of 6 flying chairs in cherry wood imitation bamboo, from the 19th century in very good
Wood
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H 38 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
A Pair of Queen Anne Style Late Nineteenth Century Gainsborough Arm Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
This pair of arm chairs are in pristine condition with newly restored upholstery. The wood carving
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H 34 in W 29 in D 22 in
Pair of French Rosewood and Pink Velvet Upholstered Tub Armchairs, circa 1890
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
last quarter of nineteenth century France. The condition of the chairs is mainly good with no
Velvet, Rosewood
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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