Louis Throne Chair
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Régence Bergere Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sofa Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Chenille, Damask, Upholstery, Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
Antique 1860s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1860s More Art
Walnut
Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIV Desks
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut
1860s More Art
Walnut
19th Century Interior Paintings
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood, Silk, Damask
20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
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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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- 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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