French Arm Chairs Pair
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
1990s American French Provincial Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1950s Bergere Chairs
Wood
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Macassar, Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Directoire Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
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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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