French White Painted Chairs Antique
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1940s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Paint, Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Linen
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Polystyrene
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Suede, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Mohair, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Directoire Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s Indian Other Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
1840s French School Portrait Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1890s French Provincial Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables
Cast Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cane
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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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