Set Of 4 French Fauteuils
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Textile, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
1990s American Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Russian Picture Frames
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut, Leather, Textile
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century French Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1810s European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany, Calico
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Tapestry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
1990s American Louis XV Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 1870s Empire Revival Armchairs
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood, Leather
Set Of 4 French Fauteuils 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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