French Country Upholstered Chairs
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Country Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s American Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Hardwood
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 1760s English George III Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1970s Charles II Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Burl
Vintage 1960s European Louis XVI Armchairs
Burlap, Giltwood
Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, 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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