Living Room French Style Chairs 18th Century
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Irish George II Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
1990s Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Latex
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1760s English George III Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
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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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