French Antique Chair Armchair
Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Chair Armchair
Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite French Antique Chair Armchair
1840s French Restauration French Antique Chair Armchair
Yew, Fruitwood
19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood, Fabric
Early 1900s French Louis XIII French Antique Chair Armchair
Oak
1880s French Empire French Antique Chair Armchair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Metal, Brass
1890s French Louis XV French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
1880s French Restauration French Antique Chair Armchair
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Country French Antique Chair Armchair
Leather
1890s French Neoclassical Revival French Antique Chair Armchair
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
1920s French Neoclassical French Antique Chair Armchair
Linen, Wood, Paint
1890s French Country French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
1890s French French Provincial French Antique Chair Armchair
Velvet, Oak
Early 1900s French French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s French Louis XIII French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Renaissance French Antique Chair Armchair
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery
19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Chair Armchair
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1860s French French Antique Chair Armchair
Cane, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Modern French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood, Upholstery
1880s French French Antique Chair Armchair
Cotton, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Chair Armchair
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery
1920s French Machine Age French Antique Chair Armchair
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chair Armchair
Fabric
17th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chair Armchair
Leather
Late 19th Century French Directoire French Antique Chair Armchair
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
Early 1900s French French Antique Chair Armchair
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
1880s French French Antique Chair Armchair
Leather
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chair Armchair
Calico, Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1910s French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
Early 19th Century French Restauration French Antique Chair Armchair
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Walnut
Early 19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Chair Armchair
Birch
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood, Leather
18th Century French Rustic French Antique Chair Armchair
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Chair Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Chair Armchair
Straw, Walnut
19th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Metal
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Chair Armchair
Textile, Sycamore
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Chair Armchair
Beech
19th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Chair Armchair
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Chair Armchair
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Chair Armchair
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Antique Chair Armchair
Walnut
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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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