French Silk Couch
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Sofas
Mohair, Silk
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sofas
Silk, Wood, Feathers
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas
Wool, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Sofas
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Wood, Boxwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Silk
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Sectional Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Satin, Silk, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Living Room Sets
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique 1870s French Empire Canapes
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gustavian Living Room Sets
Silk, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Satin, Silk, Walnut
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Early 20th Century French Revival Sofas
Walnut, Silk
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Sofas
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Canapes
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Silk
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Silk
20th Century French Modern Sofas
Damask, Silk
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 1770s English George III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Silk, Wood
20th Century French Empire Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Wood, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Wicker, Wood, Feathers
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Sofas
Silk
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Wood, Silk
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Wool, Silk
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Brocade, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Silk
Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Down
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Wool, Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Sofas
Silk, Wood
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Linen, Oak, Silk
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Cotton, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Damask, Silk
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Settees
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
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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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