French Tabouret
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Footstools
Metal, Brass
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
2010s French Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
2010s French Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Rush, Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Footstools
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Stools
Other
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Oak, Burl
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Modern Stools
Metal
2010s French Modern Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel, Other
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel, Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Footstools
Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Gothic Stools
Iron
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian French Provincial Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Sycamore, Hardwood, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Steel
2010s French Baroque Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Textile, Foam, Wood, Down
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
2010s French Industrial Stools
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Stools
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Macassar
Antique 1860s European Régence Benches
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Elm
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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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