Marquise Pair Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s British Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chaise Longues
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Linen
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
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Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet, Down
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Bergere Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Living Room Sets
Wood, Silk
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Armchairs
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Armchairs
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Down
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Beech, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Beech, Chenille
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Cane
20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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