$6,294
Louis XV Stool
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Upholstered in Karun Thakar for Soane fabric, the piece blends timeless design with modern luxury, making it both a functional and decorative accent.
Fabric, Wood
French 1930's Faux Bamboo Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French 1930s black lacquered faux bamboo sofa with two feather pads, upholstered in Soane fabric.
Beech
Sold
H 33.86 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
1940s Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen Fabric by Soane Britain
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Uxbridge, GB
The sofa has been upholstered in Persian Flower fabric, a Linen Stone Fabric by Soane Britain. The sofa was fully upholstered professionally and has not been used since upholstery.
Birch, Linen
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H 38.98 in W 47.84 in D 18.51 in
An 1890's Arts and Crafts beechwood hall seat by British designer E G Punnett
By F. B. Goodyer, Liberty of London, William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
Newly upholstered with new seat pad, covered with Soane Britain, "Scrolling fern" fabric and velvet trim.
Beech
Sold
H 39.4 in W 32.8 in D 32 in
Large Pair of 18th Century French Painted Armchairs in the Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Having been recently reupholstered in a combination of neutral linen stitched with a vintage fabric by Soane. Feather cushions. This elegant pair of armchairs will work well in m...
French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Stool / Upholstery Seat
Located in Carmine, TX
An elegant French 18th-century Louis XVI stool featuring a beautifully carved and painted wood frame with fluted tapering legs and classic neoclassical detailing. The generously upho...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century Louis XV Stool
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A lovely painted French stool. It has a neutral fabric.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Upholestered Footstool
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Antique French upholesterrd Footstool. delicately hand carved antique French footstool newly upholstered in a fine aniline dyed leather with decorative brass nailheads. ...
Wool, Linen, Silk, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Mohair Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI carved wood & Mohair stool Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Leather Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Leather, Wood
$995
H 19.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
A French Louis XV style painted and carved wood upholstered stool, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The stool features a rectangular shaped seat supported by cabriole legs with carved detailing, reflecting the graceful curves and decorative vocabulary associated with the Louis XV a...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Tabouret
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style giltwood tabouret, late 19th century, having a needlework top, above ribbon carved and fluted legs. Wonderful old warm patina to the surface.
Wood
Rococo Style Carved Cabriole Leg Stool Ottoman, Footstool
Located in Vienna, AT
Upholstered stool with cabriole legs white/gold lacquered. Made by an unknown Austrian furniture maker, circa 1880. New upholstery on request free of charge possible (just the cost ...
Walnut
18th Century and Later French Louis XIV Dressing Stool
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A charming 18th-century and later French Louis XIV dressing stool. Raised on four carved legs, united by a central-shaped stretcher. Displaying a whitewashed based, 18th century and ...
Beech
$1,940
H 18.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Stool Cowtan and Tout Walden Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Louis XV provincial style stool is circa 1920's. We have replaced old needlepoint upholstery and completely rebuild the deck and added Cowtan and Tout Fabric and nail head t...
Fruitwood
$2,850
H 19 in W 25 in D 25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Arist...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood stool. Upholstered in a nice creme colored fabric. Adds an elegant touch. Circa 1880. 26w x 19.5d x 18h
Upholstery, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Oak Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. large square oak stool. The whole is raised on elegant scrolled cabriole legs with floral carvings at the top, joined by an X stretcher. A...
Oak
19th c. French Louis XVI Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century French Louis XVI stool, making it an antique piece with historical and cultural value. This stool represents the elegant and ornate style of the Louis X...
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood stool. This most charming circular stool is raised on four scrolled and beaded feet supported by the original Br...
Giltwood
19th Century Painted Louis XV Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, of painted walnut, having drop-in seat upholstered in exotic chinoiserie print fabric, on frame with serpentine apron carved with scrolls and centered with patera, raised on c...
Walnut
Painted Italian Louis XV-style Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small bench, having a newly upholstered crown seat with nailheads, on a ivory-painted frame with desirable wear to finish, its shaped apron hand-carved rocaille decoration, raised on...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
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.
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