Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Mohair, Fabric
1880s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s American French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Burl, Upholstery
1920s American French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
1890s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Cotton, Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
1920s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Oak, Lacquer
1920s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Walnut
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Modern Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century American Charles X Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Cherry, Hickory
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Hardwood, Rush, Birch
19th Century German French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
1790s French Directoire Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Beech
19th Century German French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Softwood
Early 19th Century English Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Leather, Wood
1750s French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1890s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Cane, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Wrought Iron
1920s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Dining Chairs
Iron
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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.