Pair 18 C French Chairs
Vintage 1910s French Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Chairs
Wicker
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hide, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Brass
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
Antique 1690s English Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Beech, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Centerpieces
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Cane
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1910s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Lambskin
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
French Living Room Sets
Silk, Damask
Vintage 1960s French Footstools
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century European Rococo Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Textile, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Industrial Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Walnut
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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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