French Canape In Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Victorian Canapes
Linen
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Empire Canapes
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Canapes
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes
Steel, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Chrome
20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1980s French Chaise Longues
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Polyurethane
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Metal
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
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Bronze
20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu, Bronze
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Wicker, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Sofas
Mohair, Wood, Linen
Antique 1890s French Sofas
Wood
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Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique 1890s British Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Beech
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2010s French Canapes
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Canapes
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Canapes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
20th Century French Modern Canapes
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Canapes
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Canapes
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Canapes
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Walnut
2010s French Modern Canapes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Canapes
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Canapes
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes
Teak
20th Century Louis XIV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Mohair
Late 20th Century French Canapes
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet, Fiberglass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Canapes
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Loveseats
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Canapes
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Oak, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Canapes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Canapes
Mohair, Wood
French Canape In Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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