French Reproduction Armchair
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Peruvian French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint
2010s American Louis XVI Stools
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Drawings
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Early 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pencil
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Satin, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century German Georgian Paintings
Paint
Mid-20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Black Forest Ceramics
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings
Canvas
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Linen
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Oak, Rush
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Teak
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Teak
20th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Corner Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Teak
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Teak
20th Century Peruvian Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indian Club Chairs
Teak
20th Century Peruvian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
20th Century French Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Lambskin
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
20th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Tapestry, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Leather
French Reproduction 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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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