French Cane Vanity Chair
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
People Also Browsed
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century British Empire Bergere Chairs
Cane, Beech, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Paint
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Linen, Mirror, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vanities
Marble
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Wood, Linen, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut, Down
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1910s French Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Cane
Vintage 1930s Argentine Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Giltwood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery, Linen
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Desks
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak, Paint
Antique 1890s Bedroom Sets
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s English Dining Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Vintage 1920s French Rococo Vanities
Cane, Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wicker, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century European Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1990s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Cane, Hardwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Stools
Walnut
French Cane Vanity Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Cane Vanity Chair?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.