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Antique Pair of French Régence Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, c. Early 19th C
Antique Pair of French Régence Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, c. Early 19th C

Antique Pair of French Régence Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, c. Early 19th C

Located in Westfield, MA

This handsome pair of French arm chairs reflects the regal elegance of the Régence period, with tall arched backs, strong architectural lines, and finely carved mahogany frames.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair
Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair

Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th-early 20th century French bergere arm chair. Nice, warm walnut. Nicely shaped back following the shape of the front.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Decorative French / Neoclassical High Back Arm Chairs attrib Drexel
Pair Decorative French / Neoclassical High Back Arm Chairs attrib Drexel

Pair Decorative French / Neoclassical High Back Arm Chairs attrib Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair Decorative French / Neoclassical High Back Arm Chairs attrib Drexel..

Category

Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair
Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair

Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut & Leather Arm Chairs - Pair
Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut & Leather Arm Chairs - Pair

Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut & Leather Arm Chairs - Pair

By Pearson Co.

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Timeless! This is a pair of French style carved walnut and leather bergere chairs by Pearson Co., a subdivision of Hickory Chair. The rich saddle leather has a nice patina. The cushi...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Pink Stripe Fauteuil Arm Chair, Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Pink Stripe Fauteuil Arm Chair, Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Pink Stripe Fauteuil Arm Chair, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Cream Painted Low Profile Fauteuil Arm Ch...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair with Blue ...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.

A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ideal for collectors and designers drawn to the enduring appeal of French mid-century design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage High Back French Hollywood Regency Stately Throne Lounge Arm Chair
Vintage High Back French Hollywood Regency Stately Throne Lounge Arm Chair

Vintage High Back French Hollywood Regency Stately Throne Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage High Back French Hollywood Regency Stately Throne Lounge Arm Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Art Deco Style Channel Wingback Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Vintage French Art Deco Style Channel Wingback Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair

Vintage French Art Deco Style Channel Wingback Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Art Deco Style Channel Wingback Mahogany Frame White/Off-White Lounge ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair
Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair

Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Provincial High Back Walnut Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet
Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet

By Scalamandre

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Directoire Fauteuil Arm Chair W Scalamandre Tigre Silk Velvet Provenance: Joanne Carson Estate

Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair
Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair

Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair
French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair

French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale French Louis XIV style bergere in a tooled saddle leather. The frame is a very detailed carved fruitwood. Note the tooled diamond formation on the chair back. I...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery

Located in Plainview, NY

An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivid red, pink and Green on bei...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Bergere Club Lounge Arm Chair
19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Bergere Club Lounge Arm Chair

19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Bergere Club Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Bergere Lounge Chair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s
Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s

Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

An iconic Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Armchair, crafted in the 1950s from beautifully stained teak. Designed during his time working in Chandigarh, India, Jeanneret’s furniture pieces ar...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis  XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis  XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

By Drexel, Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique

18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The chaise percée or the pierced chair known in France as “Chaise nécessaire” It used to be in the “garde-robe” hence the “wardrobe chair” comes from.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Linke Style Louis XV Style Arm Chairs-Pair
Linke Style Louis XV Style Arm Chairs-Pair

Linke Style Louis XV Style Arm Chairs-Pair

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb pair of Linke style Louis XV arm chairs showcases the finest traditions of French craftsmanship, echoing the luxurious designs of the renowned Parisian ébéniste François ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured walnut. Acanthus carved arms, legs & stretchers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Ligne Roset Leather Moroccan Ottoman Swivel Arm Chair
Vintage Ligne Roset Leather Moroccan Ottoman Swivel Arm Chair

Vintage Ligne Roset Leather Moroccan Ottoman Swivel Arm Chair

By Ligne Roset

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning vintage Ligne Roset leather Moroccan ottoman Swivel armchair designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance dating from late twentieth / early twenty first century. The design was i...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Including 2 Arm Chairs
Set of 6 Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Including 2 Arm Chairs

Set of 6 Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Including 2 Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful and versatile set—perfect for a formal dining room or to elevate a more relaxed setting with a touch of French elegance. Four Dining Chairs = 18.25 wide x 17 deep x 37.2...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mark Du Plantier Style Paw Feet Arm Chairs, Pair
Mark Du Plantier Style Paw Feet Arm Chairs, Pair

Mark Du Plantier Style Paw Feet Arm Chairs, Pair

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of midcentury chairs with wonderful animal legs. The wood legs are finished in silver gilt. The seats are upholstered. Great design that is stunning from every angle.

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Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs

Pair of Faux Bois French Style Fauteuils Arm Dining Chairs - a Pair -B
Pair of Faux Bois French Style Fauteuils Arm Dining Chairs - a Pair -B

Pair of Faux Bois French Style Fauteuils Arm Dining Chairs - a Pair -B

By Kreiss

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faux Bois French Style Fauteuils Arm Dining Chairs a Pair. We have 2 pairs available that would be an amazing grouping of 4 frames.

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back
Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of walnut Louis XVI -Style chairs have great proportion With a slightly domed back that is padded. They are newly Upholstered with a fine linen designer fabric. The fini...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 19th Century Carved Arm Chairs - A Pair
Vintage 19th Century Carved Arm Chairs - A Pair

Vintage 19th Century Carved Arm Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of 19th-century armchairs is a testament to the refined craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic of the Neoclassical era. Masterfully carved from solid dark wood, the f...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux

"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room....

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Distress Painted Carved Wood Cane Back and Seat A...

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'
Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'

Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

With ebonized wood frames and leather upholstered seats, in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two more chairs requiring touch up and small restorations are also available.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak
Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak

Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Add a bold statement to your living space with this stunning pair of Brutalist oak lounge chairs from the 1960s. These chairs exemplify the raw, powerful aesthetic of Brutalist desig...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Chairs by Dominique (6 Side and 2 Arm)
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Chairs by Dominique (6 Side and 2 Arm)

Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Chairs by Dominique (6 Side and 2 Arm)

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dominique (Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere ) - Rare set of eight fine French Art Deco solid walnut dining chairs (six side and two arm), with celluloid inlays, slightly tapered and f...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six

Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six

By Minton-Spidell

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Faux Bois Fauteuils Arm Chairs - a Pair -A
Faux Bois Fauteuils Arm Chairs - a Pair -A

Faux Bois Fauteuils Arm Chairs - a Pair -A

By Kreiss

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faux Bois French Style Fauteuils Arm Dining Chairs a Pair .

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu (8 Side and 2 Arm)
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu (8 Side and 2 Arm)

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu (8 Side and 2 Arm)

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of ten fine French Art Deco dining chairs (eight side and two arm), in mahogany with bronze sabots.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of  1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere  Arm Chairs
Pair of  1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere  Arm Chairs

Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Quality striped upholstery. Nicely ebonized and carved. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measures 27" in width...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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French Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French arm chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French arm chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. French arm chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. French arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. French arm chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Finn Juhl are consistently popular.

How Much are French Arm Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.

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.