French Stool Bench
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Chestnut
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
20th Century French Country Stools
Rush, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools
Wood, Fruitwood
20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Empire Stools
Muslin, Giltwood
20th Century French Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Stools
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 1780s Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 1870s French Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Goatskin
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Hardwood
Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rope, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Stools
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Directoire Benches
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Benches
Iron
20th Century Stools
Wood
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Benches
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s European Régence Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rosewood
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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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