French Tufted Settee
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Settees
Silver Leaf
2010s American Settees
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Settees
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Loveseats
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Stools
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
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Velvet, Oak
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
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Textile, Wool, Silk
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Benches
Cotton, Linen
2010s British Louis XV Sofas
Hardwood
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Settees
Antique 1890s French Loveseats
Cotton, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
20th Century French Settees
Wood, Textile
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s Settees
Early 20th Century Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Down, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Linen, Oak
20th Century French Settees
Oak, Linen
20th Century French Settees
Oak, Linen
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Oak, Linen
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Linen, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Early 20th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s Settees
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Loveseats
Wood
20th Century French Sofas
20th Century American Louis XV Canapes
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Napoleon III Armchairs
Late 20th Century French Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Corner Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Loveseats
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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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