Leopard Louis Chair
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s British Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Down, Feathers
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk
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Paper
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Textile
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Velvet, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Chairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Tapestry
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Faux Fur, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century American Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Greek Louis XV Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leopard Louis Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
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