A Set Of 4 Louis Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Damask, Wood
Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Mahogany, Cotton
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Cherry, Fruitwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rush
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
1990s American Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry
2010s Dutch Side Chairs
Plastic
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
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A Set Of 4 Louis Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are A Set Of 4 Louis Chairs?
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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