M Ducaroy
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s French Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1970s European Modern Desks
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1980s Canadian Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century French Panelling
Wood
20th Century French Space Age Sofas
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Plexiglass
Vintage 1970s Settees
Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Altuglas
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco End Tables
Nickel
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Bronze, Nickel
20th Century French Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
20th Century French Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century French Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Sideboards
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plexiglass
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Lucite
20th Century French Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Suede
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
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M Ducaroy For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a M Ducaroy?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.