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French Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reclining lounge chair with fold-out ottoman, newly upholstered, frame in bleached ash, France
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Antique 1650s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Ultrasuede

French Reclining Lounge Chair
French Reclining Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French Oak chairs with wingback floating seats - newly upholstered in "Chanel
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
French Art Deco reclining Lounge chair, 1930s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Art Deco reclining Lounge chair, France 1930s. Interesting powerful and masculine design made from
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

French Art Deco reclining Lounge chair, 1930s
French Art Deco reclining Lounge chair, 1930s
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
1930s French Art Deco Reclining Moleskin Chairs
Located in Torrance, CA
Set of two (x2) rare 1930s French Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chairs! These chairs were hand crafted
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet France circa 1880 Newly upholstered in velvet crewel by
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country
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Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 41 in
Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1820s Antique Walnut Reclining Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A unique treasure from France, this Italian chair features a wonderful wavy backrest and an
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Antique 1820s Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1820s Antique Walnut Reclining Chair, Italy
1820s Antique Walnut Reclining Chair, Italy
H 40.75 in W 30.75 in D 33.5 in
French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco Chaise Lounge in Bamboo and Rattan circa 1920 with rattan woven in a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Vodder sculpted teak & Boucle reclining lounge chair for Sibast Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Teak

1950s Recliner Chair Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
1950s Recliner Chair Newly Upholstered in a luxurious dark brown (with a hint of grey) 100% mohair
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Plywood

Reclining Oak Armchair/Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Reclining Oak Armchair/Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1950 Cool reclining oak
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20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Moa Swivelling Recliner Chair with Ottoman in Vidar Mastic by Keiji Takeuchi
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in New York, NY
particular with essential objects : this is the art of simplicity. Here, in this reclining armchair and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Nello Pini for Novarredo, Pair of Reclining Leather Lounge Chairs, Italy 1959
By Novarredo Livorno, Nello Pini
Located in New York, NY
A pair of reclining lounge chairs, the "Oscar" designed by Nello Pini for Novarredo, 1959. A pair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

A MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
with telescopic system, seat and reclining back in solid wood, to be attributed, France 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Pair of Minimalist Recliners, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
scruffs on paint; Artifort signature on one chair these seats are currently in France, will ship out of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Solihull, GB
High back Arne Vodder FD164 chair manufactured by France and Son, Denmark. The chair can be set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
H 40.16 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Stunning lounge chair and footstool by Francis Jourdain, France 1920s. The design shows catchy
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s
By Arne Vodder, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Vodder's iconic FD164 Reclining Lounge Chair in rare rosewood c1960s. This is a one-person
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark's France & Daverkosen, this solid teak chair displays a beautiful natural woodgrain with gentle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs - Antique Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large pair of antique French Napoleon III lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut, in good
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Leather Lounge Chair With Ottoman Attributed to Francis Jourdain, France 1940s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French lounge chair attributed to Francis Jourdain. This sculptural lounge chair features a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly
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Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
Pascal Mourgue Lounge Chair 'Calin' incl Hocker for Ligne Roset, France, 1990s
By Ligne Roset, Pascal Mourgue
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Lounge chair ‘Calin’ designed by Pascal Mourgue and produced by Ligne Roset in France in the 1990’s
Category

1990s French Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Airborne Metal Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cow Hide, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Airborne is one of France's most successful and influential design companies of the modernist era
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Anthony Chair After Jean Prouve, circa 2000
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into an era of enduring design with the captivating reedition of the "Anthony" Chair, a
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anthony Chair After Jean Prouve, circa 2000
Anthony Chair After Jean Prouve, circa 2000
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
18th Century Invalide Chair in Working Condition
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved beechwood, reclining, wing-back invalide chair in wonderful working condition. The
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Antique 1790s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jean Prouvé Folding Chair Designed 1930, Manufactured by Tecta, 1983
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Jean Prouve´, reclining chairs, steel and canvas, France, design circa 1930, manufactured by Tecta
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

18th Century French Leather Reclining Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare early reclining chair in walnut with leather. Notched bracket allows back to recline in three
Category

Antique 18th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair by Mobile International, France
By Charles Eames, Mobilier International
Located in London, GB
, France in the 1960s. The chair sits on the original 4 castors, swivels around the full 360 degrees and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Rome, IT
first chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner
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Antique 1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Antique French Leather Armchair
Located in Port Chester, NY
. Nailheads are also in good shape. Slightly reclined silhouette for comfoart and style.
Category

Early 20th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique French Leather Armchair
Antique French Leather Armchair
H 38 in W 31 in D 27.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Colonial Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Colonial reclining plantation chair. Perfect for inside or outside relaxation. The St. Barts
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21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright form with a simple seat and elegant
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
H 37.4 in W 16.1 in D 12.2 in
Tubular steel and Hardwood Chaise longue, France 1940's
By Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tubular steel and hardwood Chaise longue ,France 1940's. This unique lounge chair has a normal and
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Trelax Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Green fabric lounge chair model 'Trelax' by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. The reclining chair has
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage French Wicker and Bamboo Chaise Lounge with Adjustable Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic French Wicker and Bamboo Chaise Lounge woven in a chevron pattern in brown. The chair
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20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Navy Blue Space Age Modo 290 Chairs by Steen Østergaard for Nielaus, Set of 4
By Steen Ostergaard, Nielaus
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Action Recliner chair with a built-in footrest, copied all over the world today. For Steen, it is very
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2010s Danish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. The back of the chair is slightly reclined. The shaped back/top with rounded shoulders has a large
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

High Back Lounge Chair, Leather Webbed & Solid Oak Wood in the Style of J. Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Lounge chair in webbed leather and solid oak wood. Made in France in the 1950s. Deep lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
five articulating joints, allowing the chair to recline, as well as convert from a lounge chair to a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner furniture
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of 1st edition Pierre Paulin “Tongue” lounge chairs, Artifort, 1960s Timeless elegance
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Adjustable Reclining Napoleon III Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique find! Very comfortable reclining chaise lounge. Great vintage detailing in the mechanism to
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Linen, Oak

19th Century French Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in Southampton, GB
Beautiful, wide scale French 19th century reclining chair. Upholstered traditionally in Italian
Category

Antique 1880s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair Set, 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design reclining armchair fauteuil lounge chair set of 2, made in France, 1930's
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood

French Tapestry Reclining Armchair, a Veritable Medieval La-Z-boy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 17th century French reclining armchair with a carved walnut stretcher, upholstered in
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Vintage Everstyl Armchair Convertible and Multi-functional Recliner France 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage French armchair with many functions. The mechanisms regulating the backrest inclination
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

18th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This type of French reclining armchair is also called 'Fauteuil' a Crémallaire, de malade or
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs

Materials

Elm

18th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
18th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
H 47.25 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Pair of Reclining Chairs, New Upholstery, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Pair of Reclining Chairs. New Upholstery. Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored ArtDeco Pair of Reclining Chairs, J. Halabala, Oak, Czechia, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Reclining Chairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindřich
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of French Modernist Outdoor Oak Chairs, French, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A pair of adjustable oak outdoor of garden chairs in the French modernist style of the 1950's. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Reed

Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of French, 1950s chairs in original condition. Located in Brooklyn.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Arne Vodder Vintage armchairs for France & Daverkosen, original label
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage recliner armchair by the renowned Arne Vodder, crafted for France & Daverkosen in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century French Bouclé Cushioned Papasan Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France in the mid-20th century, this rattan frame lounge chair is topped with a soft bouclé
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rattan

19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine chair made during the reign of Louis Philippe circa 1870 was created from mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs, circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Featuring wide and reclined seats, these club chairs offer unparalleled comfort while exuding an everlasting
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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French Reclining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French reclining chair for your home. A French reclining chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French reclining chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French reclining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French reclining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, France & Søn and John Stuart Inc. are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Reclining Chair?

A French reclining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,011, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

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.

Questions About French Reclining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.