Antique French Bench
1860s Antique French Bench
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique French Bench
Wood
1850s French Antique French Bench
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bench
Wood
1860s French Country Antique French Bench
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s French Antique French Bench
Fabric, Hardwood
1920s French Antique French Bench
Fabric, Hardwood
1870s French Antique French Bench
Fabric, Hardwood
1850s French Mid-Century Modern Antique French Bench
Pine
Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique French Bench
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Rustic Antique French Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique French Bench
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Bench
Linen, Fruitwood, Paint
19th Century French Antique French Bench
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bench
Oak
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Bench
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bench
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Bench
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Bench
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique French Bench
Oak
1920s French Louis XV Antique French Bench
Walnut, Cane
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique French Bench
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Bench
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bench
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Bench
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bench
Rush, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Bench
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Bench
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bench
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique French Bench
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique French Bench
Textile, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bench
Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique French Bench
Oak
1890s French Antique French Bench
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Bench
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bench
Iron
Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique French Bench
Wood
1890s French Antique French Bench
Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Antique French Bench
Elm
18th Century French Antique French Bench
Pine
1890s French Antique French Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique French Bench
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Bench
Cherry
Early 1900s French Antique French Bench
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1880s French Antique French Bench
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Bench
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bench
Tapestry, Wood
19th Century French Antique French Bench
Pine
18th Century French Antique French Bench
Oak
19th Century French Antique French Bench
Iron
19th Century French Victorian Antique French Bench
Brass
15th Century and Earlier French Antique French Bench
Walnut, Oak
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique French Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique French Bench
Beech
19th Century French Regency Antique French Bench
Cane, Paint, Wood
18th Century and Earlier English Hepplewhite Antique French Bench
Wood
1880s Antique French Bench
Iron
19th Century French Renaissance Antique French Bench
Linen, Walnut
1830s French Antique French Bench
Wood
19th Century French Antique French Bench
Upholstery, Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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