French Neoclassical Canape
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Canapes
Damask, Silk, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Empire Canapes
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 1870s French Empire Living Room Sets
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical End Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1970s French End Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century Swedish Canapes
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Giltwood, Gesso
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
20th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Maple, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Canapes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sofas
Beech, Down
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Gesso, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sofas
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Canapes
Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Canapes
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Canapes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Revival Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Settees
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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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