Pair Of French Settee
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Iron
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
20th Century Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Silk, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Settees
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Textile, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Raffia
1990s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Tapestry
Antique 1870s French Empire Living Room Sets
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam
Early 20th Century French Victorian Stools
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Western European Rugs
Wool, Silk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Tapestry
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Mirror, Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Living Room Sets
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Ormolu
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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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