Petit Fauteuil
Antique 18th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 1750s French Rococo Armchairs
Nutwood
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Textile, Beech
Late 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Musical Instruments
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Brass
20th Century English George II Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Gesso
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
2010s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome, Metal
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Settees
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Petit Fauteuil For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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