French Armchair Small
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s French Other Armchairs
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s French Other Armchairs
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
2010s French Other Armchairs
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Armchairs
Mahogany, Cotton
Antique 1840s French Restauration Armchairs
Yew, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Suede
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Late 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s French Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood, Oak
20th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton, Down
Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs
Tapestry, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Hardwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Oak, Straw
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
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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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