Low French Seating
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Stools
Straw, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
2010s French Stools
Wood, Ash, Straw
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Ceramic
Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1840s French Restauration Armchairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Elm
Vintage 1940s European French Provincial Chairs
Straw, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Jute, Fruitwood, Wood, Rope, Cord
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Alligator
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Modern Footstools
Ash
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1950s French Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Regency Stools
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s French Industrial Stools
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
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Low French Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Low French Seating?
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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