French Caned Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Teak
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Beech, Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Beech, Wicker
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Paint
20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Adirondack Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1730s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Other
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Other, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Oak
20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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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.
- What is a French cane?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French cane is a type of tall grass that is known for being flexible and durable. French cane is often braided to create a woven texture that adds an eye-catching detail to furniture. Shop a collection of French cane furniture on 1stDibs.
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