French Rope Stool
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Jute, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Rustic Stools
Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Stools
Brass
2010s French Stools
Rope, Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Stools
Other
2010s French Stools
Linen, Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Cotton, Silicone
Vintage 1960s French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cane, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Cork, Rope, Wood
20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Ottomans and Poufs
Rope
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Plaster, Wood
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Tables
Rattan, Rope, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Giltwood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival End Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps
Faience
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Rope
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Oak
20th Century French Stools
Rope
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Stools
Rope, Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, 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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