Ladderback French Country Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century American Country Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Straw, Oak
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Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Wood
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rush, Wood
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Nutwood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Country Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Country Side Chairs
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rush, Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Rush
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Country Armchairs
Lacquer, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
1990s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood, Oak
20th Century French Revival Farm Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
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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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