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Pair French Gilt Chairs Antique Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of antique French gilt arm chairs or fauteuils Hand carved frames with gilt finish
Category

Antique 1890s Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair French Gilt Chairs Antique Fauteuils
Pair French Gilt Chairs Antique Fauteuils
$1,988
H 46 in W 27 in D 25 in
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs. They were made in France in the classic
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
$1,158 / set
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs, dating from around the 1890-1900 period
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
$1,302 / set
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold
Category

Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
$1,919 / set
H 44 in W 29 in D 24 in
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Rococo Carved
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish pair of French Rococo gilt arm chairs Very wide arms so comfortable to sit in Ornately
Category

Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Rococo Carved
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Rococo Carved
$1,919 / set
H 46 in W 29 in D 25 in
Pair French Salon Chairs Art Nouveau Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of French gilt arm chairs Perfect salon chairs and in the art nouveau
Category

Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair French Salon Chairs Art Nouveau Gilt Fauteuils
Pair French Salon Chairs Art Nouveau Gilt Fauteuils
$1,988 / set
H 44 in W 27 in D 23 in
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French antique arm chairs in the Louis XVI manner Hand crafted from gilt with
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
$1,919 / set
H 50 in W 32 in D 28 in
Pair of French Gilt Metal Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s gilt metal side chairs with open scroll design back and woven apron under seat
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of French Gilt Metal Side Chairs
Pair of French Gilt Metal Side Chairs
$7,500 / set
H 33 in W 17 in D 28 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Cent) gilt side chairs with square back and upholstered in beige and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
$5,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s ivory and gilt painted French bergere chairs. They are in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
$2,795 / set
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
French Empire Gilt Barrel Back Bergere Chair, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Empire pair of gilt barrel back bergeres with beautiful carving details on swans. Nice
Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Empire Gilt Barrel Back Bergere Chair, a Pair
French Empire Gilt Barrel Back Bergere Chair, a Pair
$4,200 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Empire Period gilt-bronze mounted side chairs. French, Circa 1820.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Metal Scroll Side Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s gilt metal side chairs with scroll design and upholstered with an inset
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Pair of French Gilt Metal Scroll Side Chairs
Pair of French Gilt Metal Scroll Side Chairs
$9,500 / set
H 41 in W 19.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Tall Bergere French Chairs with Gilt and Carved Wood, Louis XV Style
Located in Houston, TX
19th century giltwood chairs with elegant tall back New upholstery in designer fabric in a gold
Category

Antique 1880s French Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Tall Bergere French Chairs with Gilt and Carved Wood, Louis XV Style
Pair of Tall Bergere French Chairs with Gilt and Carved Wood, Louis XV Style
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 33 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs French, 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

MAURICE DUFRENE Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Club Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco gilt wood club chairs with scalloped design upholstered back and carved
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

MAURICE DUFRENE Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Club Chairs
MAURICE DUFRENE Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Club Chairs
$36,000 / set
H 38.5 in W 27 in D 28 in
Pair Fine Quality French Gilt Salon Chairs circa 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair fine quality French gilt salon chairs circa 1880 Old world faded elegance a pair of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs
By Ringuet-Leprince and L. Marcotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs chairs would work
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs
Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs An arched
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
$6,900 / set
H 36.42 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style parcel-gilt and paint decorated bergere chairs Jansen inspired. These
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Paint

Pair of French Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
$1,500 Sale Price / set
49% Off
H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive pair of steel and gilt metal side chairs with black leather seats. Sold in pairs
Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
$2,500 / set
H 32.25 in W 15.75 in D 12 in
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs These Elegant Chairs have been re
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul Follot Pair of Gilt Sculpted Club Chairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This model was designed and used by Follot in his own home. Pictured in Art et Decoration, November 1921.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul Follot Pair of Gilt Sculpted Club Chairs
Paul Follot Pair of Gilt Sculpted Club Chairs
$48,000 / set
H 28 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Sculptural Armchairs in faux crocodile and cotton
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plaster, Hardwood, Giltwood

Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
$4,750 / set
H 42.25 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 19th Century French bergeres which have been reupholstered in a neutral fabric. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
$5,594 / set
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th century French Empire mahogany side chairs with gilt bronze mounts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large pair of giltwood bergeres with a hod shaped back and deeply carved gadrooning beading
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
$8,000 / set
H 43 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilted Dining Chairs with caned seats
Located in Miami, FL
Pair French Louis XVI style dining side chairs from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Cane

Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Early 19th-century French Regency Style Gold Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
Perfectly imperfect elegant pair of 19th-century French Regency style fauteuils with an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak, Giltwood

French Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency gold gilt barrel back cane lounge chairs - a pair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century carved gild wood Salon arm chairs in the Louis XVI style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Salon Chairs
Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Salon Chairs
$11,654
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of painted and parcel gilt French Louis XV style wing back bergeres, upholstered in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
$5,800
H 41.5 in W 28 in D 27 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Side Chairs in Original Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully hand carved pair of side chairs with gilt details. Upholstered in new mohair fabric
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Partial-Gilt Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs Attributed to René Prou, Pair
By René Prou
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wrought iron armchairs attributed to René
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an incredible NEAR PAIR of companion chairs that were upholstered to look similar in an
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of French Louis XVI style chairs featuring elegant giltwood frames, carved floral and
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
$3,984 Sale Price / set
27% Off
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair Gilt-Bronze Mounted Salon Chairs by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Salon Chairs by François Linke, The Design for the Mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Gilt-Bronze Mounted Salon Chairs by François Linke
Pair Gilt-Bronze Mounted Salon Chairs by François Linke
$32,907
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Each with a padded back and seat, upholstered in greenish fabric with flower pattern, the shell-carved front seat rail raised on leaf-carved cabriole legs.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
$4,799 / set
H 38.98 in W 21.86 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s French moderne pair of gilt iron lounge chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux These come with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs
Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs
$25,000 / set
H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in
A fine pair of French 19thc Empire walnut and gilt bronze mounted large bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of 19th century Empire walnut and gilt bronze mounts. Large size and very fine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchair in Blue Patterned Stripped Silk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
By Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilded Paul Follot French Art Deco bergére chairs newly upholstered in a striated ecru
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
Pair Paul Follot Art Deco Gilt Bergeres
$14,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Magnificent Pair French Louis 15th Style Carved Chairs Custom Versace Fabric
By Gianni Versace
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of gilded French Louis 15th style carved chairs with custom Versace fabric. We
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Magnificent Pair French Louis 15th Style Carved Chairs Custom Versace Fabric
Magnificent Pair French Louis 15th Style Carved Chairs Custom Versace Fabric
$11,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair Superb French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Carved Bergere Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 1920s era French made louis xv gilded armchairs. The upholstery is in
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Superb French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Carved Bergere Armchairs
Pair Superb French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Carved Bergere Armchairs
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.25 in W 26.75 in D 27.5 in
A fine pair of 19th c French Louis XVI gilt carved bergeres.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood carved bergeres .
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of French Directoire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of French Directoire style gilt bronze and marble side tables. These tables are
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Bergères Chairs with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style gilded wood bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved and Gilt Renaissance Revival, C.1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Pair of carved and gilt renaissance revival armchairs, C.1900.
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Carved and Gilt Renaissance Revival, C.1900
Pair of Carved and Gilt Renaissance Revival, C.1900
$5,900 / set
H 46 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs offer giltwood construction with upholstered
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.75 in W 25.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 17 1/2in D: 17in SH: 17 1/2in This Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
By René Prou
Located in London, GB
A rare Art Deco pair of hand forged wrought iron occasional chairs designed uniquely by Rene Prou
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
$5,484 / set
H 32.49 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bergeres with a Pink and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of carved wood French Louis XV style armchairs, bergeres with a painted pink and gilded
Category

1990s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of imposing ocher velvet bergère chairs manufactured in the 1950s, with gilt metal arched legs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
$4,197 / set
H 34.26 in W 30.32 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Chairs St. Petersburg, Russia circa 1910 Jakob & Iosif Kone
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of chairs St. Petersburg, Russia circa 1910 Jakob & Iosif Kone High-quality Russian salon
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Pair French Gilt Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair French gilt chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all pair French gilt chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of pair French gilt chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair French gilt chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made pair French gilt chairs over the years, but those made by Jean-Charles Moreux, Maison Jansen and A. Michael Scaturro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Pair French Gilt Chairs?

Pair French gilt chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,363, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $212,852.

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.