French Chairs In Pairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 1720s French Régence Slipper Chairs
Serpentine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Régence Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Lucite
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut, Silk
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Satin
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
PVC, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Damask
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
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French Chairs In Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are French Chairs In Pairs?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.