French Open Arm Chair
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hemp
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
20th Century French Chairs
Linen
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Mohair
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Macassar, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Bronze, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Islamic Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Restauration Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hide, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Scrap Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
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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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