French Carved Wood Ottoman
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Cotton
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Rope, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Napoleon III Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak, Wood, Fabric
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Chenille, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Burlap, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Footstools
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century American Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Egyptian Center Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Wood, Paint, Canvas
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Leather
20th Century French Country Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage 1970s French Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Footstools
Textile, Wood
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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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