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Seating For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Louis XIV
Vintage Handmade Bart Simpson Child Rocking Chairs Folk Art - Pair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of handmade Bart Simpson child-size rocking chairs. Vintage condition, one is more worn than the other but both show wear consistent with age. Solid ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 18th Century Swiss Pine Back Stool
Located in London, GB
A Swiss pine back stool with an open heart carving on the back panel. Swiss, early 18th century Dimensions: H 85 x W 40 x D 34.5 cm.
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Early 18th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of furniture as art. And don't be shy to sit on them, because they are very comfortable. There is a Second matching chair available. They were traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and are embellished with thousands of seed glass beads applied to fabric covers, which are then stitched or glued onto the chair frame - resulting in an exotic chair...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood, Beads

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Charming Pine Folk Art Stool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish charming folk art stool from the early 19th century. The stool is made in pine and it has the original worn patina of time. The model and construction is primitive b...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Folk Art bench from the late 1700s. The bench is Primitive and rustic and has a lot of character, especially given the original distressed paint and authentic patina...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 18th Century French Os Du Mouton Walnut Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 18th century French walnut armchairs with chapeau de gendarme form backs, H-shaped os du mouton carved stretchers, and recent tan leather u...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Striking pair of antique French Louis XIV style, walnut wingback fauteuils with carved armrests, standing on 'os de mouton' legs joined by H-shaped stretcher base, upholstered with a...
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1980s English Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Style Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Bergère Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th century French ebonized and parcel-gilt bergère chairs. They have Louis XIV styling. The lavender velvet upholstery is a recent addition. The ebonized and...
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare 1940's /50's New York Times Newspaper Display Cart, News Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1940's /50's New York Times Newspaper display cart, news stand, You would be hard pressed to find another!. Newspaper industrial rolling cart with fa...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Beechwood Children's Chair
Located in Budapest, HU
Antique children's highchair with an abacus and potty chair functions. Made of steamed beechwood, with leather cover. Manufactured around 1910.  
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1910s Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool Stool in the style of the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. Beautifully carved with a stepped base.    
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Poplar Wood Pair of Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Louis XIV style pair of armchairs very comfortable. Made of poplar wood with special natural wood finish without color or varnish. Perfect upholstery restored with particular...
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1930s Italian Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Jute, Poplar

Studio Furniture American Craft Stool Mid-century modern 1960s USA
By Bobby Falwell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut stool, hand-crafted, studio craft, USA Wendell Castle, Roger sloan, JB Blunk, Jawar, Richard Bronk, Gerald Mccabe, Bobby Falwell, David Scott, Charles Fischer, Howard Osinski...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Cane Back Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of painted Louis XVI style armchairs with generous proportions with caned backs and upholstered seats. These stylish chairs most often referred to as "fauteuil Marie Antoinette" feature "chapeau de gendarme", fluted legs. Comfortable, elegant and practical frames. Chairs are appropriate for Swedish Gustavian style, classical or modern decor. Great as head dining chairs...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs were found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and are in very good and sturdy condition. Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Tulipwood

Louis XIV Antique Style Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV antique style tufted loveseat. The loveseat has solid walnut legs, a down cushioned seat with gold upholstery.
Category

1940s Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Egyptian Camel Saddle Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert of Africa and the Middle East, this camel saddle...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Seating

Materials

Brass

French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
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1960s Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of French Club Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Walnut

Six Dining Chairs High Back Upholstered to Recover French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1920 to recover Carved oak with griffin eagle feet The backs are recovered of leather and need to be changed. The seat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

"Art Populaire" Folk Art Stool from the Auvergne, Mid-Century Rustic 1800's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century; rustic; "Art Populaire"; Folk art; Stool ;Auvergne; France; 1800s Mid-century rustic "Art Populaire" Folk art stool. This chair is from the Auvergne, France and we da...
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Early 1800s French Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Louis XIV Style Armchair in Emerald Silk
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XIV style armchair in nicely carved pickled oak. Newly upholstered in textured emerald silk.
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XIV Revival Armchairs French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIV revival, To be recover to suit your interior circa 1880 Good condition Frames sound and solid. Shipping:...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Upholstery

Louis XIV Style Pair of Stools in Giltwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and rare pair of stools louis XIV style in giltwood, the quality carving in this stools are execptional.
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Suite of 4 Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare suite of 4 armchairs Louis XV style, the carving, the hand painting of this 4 armchairs are stunning sold as is.
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1930s Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

French 1840s Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Accents and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut fauteuil from the mid 19th century, with carved accents and newer upholstery. Created in France during the second quarter of the 19th century, this wal...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Hand Painted Feline Motif Upholstered Leopard Print Wood Chair in Green & Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand painted wooden chair with upholstered leopard print cushion. The back of this piece is wood, with a stylized carved design in or...
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20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

French Tapestry Reclining Armchair, a Veritable Medieval La-Z-boy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 17th century French reclining armchair with a carved walnut stretcher, upholstered in its original verdure tapestry of the period. This is ...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV canape or sofa will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and posts of solid...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French gilt iron chairs by Jean-Charles Moreaux. All of the chairs have a nice decorative pattern.
Category

1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Execptional bench giltwood louis XIV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent regence style giltwood, exeptional carved wood the fabric is silk and coming from the famous silkerie in LYON france who specialise in silk fabric since the 18th century....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Silk, Fabric, Giltwood

Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise needlepoint dining chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality of the set is immediately apparent, each ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French iron gilt chairs. There are two armchairs and four chairs without arms. The chairs have a nice decorative patte...
Category

1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Hand Made Anglo Indian Folk Art Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hand made Anglo Indian Folk Art bench The bench has been very skilfully made using old architectural materials and carvings it is a completely unique and one off piece It has t...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Seating

Materials

Teak

Pair of Caned Dining Chairs or Side Chairs Louis XVI Style French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of three French dining chairs late 19th century The chairs are caned and in exotic wood. If you wish, we have a third chair which can be sold with the pair. The "cannage" is in p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of Italian Turn-of-the-century Louis XIV St. Mecca Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian turn-of-the-century Louis XIV st. mecca benches. Each bench is raised by fine reeded gadroon feet below block reserves each connecte...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Wood

Milking Stool with original Hand Painted Folk Art Scene, English 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a 19th century, English milking stool, with a chamfered rectangular Elm top having a hand painted, Folk Art, country scene on it. It has ...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Elm, Oak

Angel's chair in Solid Wood Gold Leaf Finish and Padded Seat
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Angel's Chair—an embodiment of elegance and divine design. This exquisite piece boasts a gracefully curved back and legs, adding a touch of celestial charm to any space. Adorned in luxurious red flannel, it invites you to sink into a throne of comfort and sophistication. But the allure doesn't stop there—every inch of the Angel's Chair is meticulously finished in opulent gold leaf, elevating it to a level of unparalleled glamour. This divine combination of rich red and shimmering gold creates a statement piece that transcends mere furniture, becoming a symbol of refined taste and celestial aesthetics. Bring a touch of celestial opulence into your home with the Angel's Chair. Whether gracing your living room or adding regal flair to a cozy corner, this chair is more than furniture; it's a testament to the art of living...
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIV Needlepoint Tapestry Highback Armchair, circa 1850
Located in Lucenec, SK
A very good large fruitwood Louis XIV armchair with slightly slanted rectangular high backrest and padded seat. With floral carved scrolled arms. On carved legs linked by a 'H' shape...
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19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Cream Upholstered Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chic and functional mid-century reproduction Louis XVI settee. Comfortable and solid, upholstered in a cream fabric. Has a loose seat cushion and a tight back and sides.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Os de Mouton Dining Chairs Modern Redux
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of eight French dining chairs featuring a modern redux upholstery with a whimsical abstract expressionist figural artwork design. The chairs ...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XIV walnut chair. Handsome 18th century northern Italian Louis XIV walnut chair. Our beautiful antique Italian walnut armchair was taken down to the frame...
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18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV side chairs feature the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined! High, S-curved sea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Oak

Louis XIV Style High Back Upholstered Armchair with Carved Giltwood Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This regal, throne-like high back 19th century Louis XIV style armchair reminds us of to a time when the size of a person's chair reflected their social status - the bigger and more ...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood

Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique style kidney shaped walnut bench. The bench has solid, carved walnut legs with striped fabric.
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1940s Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Elegant Pair of Louis XIV Style "Fauteuil A La Reine" Chairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant pair of Louis XIV style "fauteuil a la reine" chairs. Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a newly reupholstered shabby chic tropical island solid wood linen bench w...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style chaise longue. The chaise has a painted wooden frame with decorative black velour fabric.
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1970s Louis XIV Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by handsome square tapered legs with fine reeded block feet and rich foli...
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19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. Stunning and unusual 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench. This gorgeous comfortable antique French bench has excel...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Louis XVI Child's Chair in Crewelwork Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous early 19th century child's chair upholstered in civil war era crewelwork linen. In original -as found- condition. Small tear on top edge and right corner in front. Structura...
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Early 19th Century Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Gustavian Stool with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art stool from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. A very charming stool. The Stool`s seat is made of wood but is upholstered in a beautiful fabric. Scr...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Pine

Set of Six Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and complete set of six Italian 18th century Louis XIV period walnut dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant ball feet below block reserves and lovely turned legs e...
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18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Folk Art Carved Oak Chairs, 1900s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Early 20th century Folk Art carved oak side chairs with heart cutout. Very sturdy and heavy chairs. Believed to be italian work 1900s, Ital...
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Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from Argyll, Scotland, features pegged construction and remnants of original earthy red milk paint. Its seat is pine, legs and spindles are elm and the horseshoe back rail is yew wood. Originally created to function as a work or milking chair...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Antique Seating

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Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Louis XIV style Ottoman, Beautiful Louis XIV style bench or stool raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved walnut legs with stretcher, Spain, 1930s. This stylish banquette ha...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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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