French Leather Armchair
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Early 2000s French Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs
Leather, Plexiglass, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Regency Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rosewood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Fruitwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs
Calico, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1830s French Charles X Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Oak
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French Leather Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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