Louis Frey
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
2010s American Benches
Linen
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Carts and Bar Carts
Leather, Fabric, Straw, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Silk, Giltwood, Damask
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Paintings
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers
Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Down, Feathers
1960s Modern Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec"LA CHAINE SIMPSON" by Toulouse-Lautrec from Les Maitres de l'Affiche, 1900
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases
Ceramic
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Recent Sales
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood, Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Sofas
Mohair, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Oak, Upholstery, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Fabric, Cane
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1880s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Lithograph
20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Paint, Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Gesso, Cotton
20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
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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