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Antique French Side Chair
Antique French Side Chair

Antique French Side Chair

Located in Tampa, FL

This beautifully carved French chair has a wreath with a bow and other carved elements.

Category

Antique 1810s French Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair
Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nicely carved small French chair. The very perfect occasional chair for a salon or dressing room area.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Side Chair
19th Century French Side Chair

19th Century French Side Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

This sweet Gustavian French chair is available individually or as a pair.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Wicker Chair for Child French, circa 1960
Wicker Chair for Child French, circa 1960

Wicker Chair for Child French, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry
Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry

Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Elegant pair of French chairs from the 18th century which are distinguished by their magnificent carved frame in twisted walnut wood and their impeccable tapestry with floral decorat...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Montgolfière Balloon-Back Chairs
French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Montgolfière Balloon-Back Chairs

French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Montgolfière Balloon-Back Chairs

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Set of 2 Louis XVI style French chairs from the mid 20th century. Newly painted wood in pale blue and upholstered in blue-stripped fabric, beautiful model.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery
19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery

19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery We present you this French chair, stylized as Chippendale, from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Dining Chairs
Antique French Dining Chairs

Antique French Dining Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

These early 20th century walnut French chairs fit any design selection! Rush seats offer a strong, but lightweight option for your dining room.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of two French lounge chairs
Set of two French lounge chairs

Set of two French lounge chairs

Located in BE

This elegant set of two French chairs from the 1960s captures the refined spirit of mid-century design.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Directoire Chair with Schumacher Upholstery, 1900
Antique French Directoire Chair with Schumacher Upholstery, 1900

Antique French Directoire Chair with Schumacher Upholstery, 1900

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a beautiful antique French chair frame that has recently been reupholstered!

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed
Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed

Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed

By Baumann France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely pair of side chairs and ottoman by Baumann France, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Pair of 19th century French LXV Style Chairs
Pair of 19th century French LXV Style Chairs

Pair of 19th century French LXV Style Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of two in natural oak French chairs in Louis XV style with flat back called “la Reine”, scalloped frieze and carved, raised on cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880
Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880

Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French chair for child late 19th century Turned beech, with patina, The fabric in a good quality.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

19th Century Newly Upholstered French Side Chair
19th Century Newly Upholstered French Side Chair

19th Century Newly Upholstered French Side Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

We recently had this 1880-ish French chair reupholstered. It's amazing to me how a modern day contemporary fabric can transform an antique chair frame.

Category

Antique 1880s French Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding
Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely pair of French chairs bought in the south of France with really stunning original gold gilt paint from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Large Antique Faux Bois Chair
Large Antique Faux Bois Chair

Large Antique Faux Bois Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Sculptural large scale faux bois french chair in excellet antique condition. The scale of this piece is wonderful as well as the antique condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut and Cane Parlor Chair
Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut and Cane Parlor Chair

Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut and Cane Parlor Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Design French chair in the Louis 13 style. Walnut and cane.

Category

Antique 1890s Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960
Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960

By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Superb set of four French chairs combining simplicity and elegance.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs
Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs

Pair of 70's plywood architectural chairs

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of French chairs from the 70s. Frame in pine plywood.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Petite French Slipper Chair With Silk Damask Upholstery
Petite French Slipper Chair With Silk Damask Upholstery

Petite French Slipper Chair With Silk Damask Upholstery

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A petite Louis XV slipper chair with silk damask upholstery. The walnut French chair is carved with beautiful details to the curved frame back, seat apron and legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Slipper Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

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$12,500

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Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of unique chic french chairs with classic french designed origianlly created for a yatch lounge.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish French chair, bergere or chauffeuse makes a great side chair in a living area, bedroom, dressing room or closet and dates to the 1920...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s
Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition. Made in France in the 1960s These chairs exude a rustic yet modern vibe.

Category

20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak

19th Century Napoleon III French Chair, Ready to Upholster
19th Century Napoleon III French Chair, Ready to Upholster

19th Century Napoleon III French Chair, Ready to Upholster

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming 19th century French Napoleon III chair displaying elegant proportions and the refined craftsmanship associated with the Second Empire period.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair
Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-20th century sculptural chair. Composed of remains of ancient farming implements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair
Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair

Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This wingback chair, bergère chair or armchair, with its enveloping high back and comfortable armrests, adds a touch of French elegance to a living room, study or bedroom.

Category

Early 2000s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gold & Black French Chairs w/ Carved Eagles on Arms
Gold & Black French Chairs w/ Carved Eagles on Arms

Gold & Black French Chairs w/ Carved Eagles on Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

This mid-century pair of French occasional chairs, with their fabulous eagle-head carvings, together will make an intimate seating arrangement- perfect for a living room, bedroom, or...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Brutalist Sculptured Solid Wood High Back Chair, France 1950s
Brutalist Sculptured Solid Wood High Back Chair, France 1950s

Brutalist Sculptured Solid Wood High Back Chair, France 1950s

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Beautiful mid-century solid wooden chairs made in France during the 1950s. The striking appearance of these French chairs is characterised by the high backrest with its robust foot ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs
Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs

Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large Antique French chair set with a particularly fine form. With elegant shaped curved crest rails and open back supports in a high polish.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs
Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs

Brutalist Set of 6 French Solid Wood Chalet Dining Chairs

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Beautiful set of six solid wood dinning chairs made in France in the late 1960s. The striking appearance of these French chairs is characterized by the high backrest with its distin...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten French Vintage Bistro Chairs
Set of Ten French Vintage Bistro Chairs

Set of Ten French Vintage Bistro Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A set of ten vintage French chairs from a bistro or brasserie, exhibiting a harmonious blend of Regency elegance with modern functionality.

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair, 1940s
Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair, 1940s

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair, 1940s

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-20th century sculptural chair. Composed of remains of ancient farming implements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Huge French Modernist Oil Sunny Garden Landscape with French Chairs
Huge French Modernist Oil Sunny Garden Landscape with French Chairs

Huge French Modernist Oil Sunny Garden Landscape with French Chairs

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Le Jardin Jeanon Pitre (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 51 x 38 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: overall very good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French Provincial Dining Chairs with Andrew Martin Velvet Upholstery
French Provincial Dining Chairs with Andrew Martin Velvet Upholstery

French Provincial Dining Chairs with Andrew Martin Velvet Upholstery

Located in Brescia, IT

These pair of elegant French chairs, were be upholstered in velvet. The fabric is made by Andrew Martin in London and it is a cotton velvet with geometrical drawings that seems a pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats

Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Side Chairs
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Side Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant pair of antique French Louis XVI side chairs was crafted in France circa 1920 from carved beech wood.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Paint, Cane, Beech

Set of 4 "Traineau" sled chairs by Walter Baumann, France, 1960's
Set of 4 "Traineau" sled chairs by Walter Baumann, France, 1960's

Set of 4 "Traineau" sled chairs by Walter Baumann, France, 1960's

By Baumann France

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Set of 4 "Traineau" sled chairs by Walter Baumann, France, 1960's in great condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Set of Six French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats

Set of Six French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of six dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style
Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style

Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats in Charles Dudouyt Style

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, London

Pair of French Turned Wood Chairs with Rush Seats, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s A striking pair of French chairs, crafted in the 1940s and attributable to the rustic mode...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Twelve French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Set of Twelve French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats

Set of Twelve French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of twelve French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak
Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak

Set of six french modernist chairs in Oak

By French House & Garden

Located in Milano, IT

Made in France, 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 French 1960s Stacking Chairs in the Manner of Alvar Alto
Set of 4 French 1960s Stacking Chairs in the Manner of Alvar Alto

Set of 4 French 1960s Stacking Chairs in the Manner of Alvar Alto

Located in London, GB

A set of stylish French chairs, made in the 1960s in the manner of Alvar Alto.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield
French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield

French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield

By Fairfield Chair Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage French Country or French Provincial Louis XV or Bergere style chairs composed of walnut toned wood frames, low backs with cane inset wingback sides, cabriole front l...

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Louis XV Gilded Wood Chair – Cane Back and Leather Seat, 18th Century
Louis XV Gilded Wood Chair – Cane Back and Leather Seat, 18th Century

Louis XV Gilded Wood Chair – Cane Back and Leather Seat, 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Originally designed for aristocratic salons or private chambers, this antique French chair brings historical character and distinction to any elegant décor – whether classic, eclecti...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons
Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons

By France & Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vinyl upholstered swiveling side chairs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Important French Chairs From The 18th Century Signed By Claude Chevigny
Important French Chairs From The 18th Century Signed By Claude Chevigny

Important French Chairs From The 18th Century Signed By Claude Chevigny

Located in Madrid, ES

A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEATS,BY CLAUDE CHEVIGNY, CIRCA 1775-80. A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEATS,BY CLAUDE CHEVIGNY, CIRCA 1775-80. Both covered in original Beauvais tapestry...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Andre Arbus

By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

This is a typical male and female pair of French chairs with male chair of the set having slightly different dimensions and styling from the female.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood Chairs, Rustic Charm, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of four rustic wood French chairs. Embrace the rustic charm of this set of four mid-century modern rationalist wood chairs, manufactured in France circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Georgian Swivel Chair
Georgian Swivel Chair

Georgian Swivel Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Burl mahogany top and backsplat and brass plate to circumference of chair back fitted with inset screws. Ht. 32”, Seat ht. 18 1/2”, Width 25”, Depth 21” Similar to several contine...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hickory Chair French Regency Louis XVI Carved Side Chair or Dining Chair
Hickory Chair French Regency Louis XVI Carved Side Chair or Dining Chair

Hickory Chair French Regency Louis XVI Carved Side Chair or Dining Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Klismos, Empire, or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chair or side chair By Hickory Chair Furniture Co.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

A Set of Six Antique Carved Folk Art Pyrenean Chairs with Woven Seats
A Set of Six Antique Carved Folk Art Pyrenean Chairs with Woven Seats

A Set of Six Antique Carved Folk Art Pyrenean Chairs with Woven Seats

Located in London, GB

A charming set of 19th-century folk art dining chairs from the South-West of France, each imbued with its own unique character and handcrafted appeal.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rope

French Red Enameled Iron and Brass Side Chairs with Stylized Wreath Detail 1940s
French Red Enameled Iron and Brass Side Chairs with Stylized Wreath Detail 1940s

French Red Enameled Iron and Brass Side Chairs with Stylized Wreath Detail 1940s

By Dorothy Draper, René Prou

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Every angle of these chic French chairs emanates a sense of high style and confidence.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron, Enamel

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French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French chairs available for sale. Each of these unique French chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 53328 antique and vintage French chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2254 modern editions to choose from as well. French chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Paulin produced popular French chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are French Chairs?

French chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,799, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,500,000.

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.