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Seating For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Louis XV
A fine pair of 19th century Louis XV water gilt and carved bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XV water gilt and large French bergere's. Custom silk upholstery. Water gilt still evident with the original gilding .
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

A fine pair of 19th c Louis XV water gilt fauteuils . Fine carving with a silk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century pair of Louis XV hand carved and water gilt fauteuils. Covered in a green silk material
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and new upholstery with two bolster pillows.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak and Leather Swivel Desk Office Chair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 oak and leather swivel desk office chair. New replacement black leather seat. Fantastic quality decorative functional piece. Swivels freely wi...
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1880s Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres with Baker Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 36 3/4in Width: 27in Depth: 27 1/2in Seat Height: 19 1/4in This pair of Louis XV style bergeres, armchairs, club chairs by W & T Sloane is made of the highest q...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1900s Antique Settee and Matching Chair
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Early 1900s antique settee and matching chair. Oak and walnut construction with velvet upholstery. Nice claw style feet and scrollwo...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs in sage green. Crafted with loving care in France during the early 20th century, this gorgeous pair of chairs exude an effortless grace....
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Lovely Restored Victorian Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed A...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Victorian English Mahogany Carved Arm Club Chair w/Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive custom Victorian armchair with ottoman. Built for comfort and crafted in mahogany with carved arms and trim along the base. Upholstered in Pennsylvania with floral japan...
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20th Century North American Victorian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Nutwood, Giltwood

Vintage Baker Furniture English Oak and Barley Twist Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Baker Furniture English Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs with Nailhead Finished - Set of 6 Gorgeous set of 6 vintage Eng...
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1960s British Victorian Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

3 Victorian Revival Mahogany Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs Silk Brocade Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 large late 20th century Victorian style dining chair. Made for Due Process Trading Company. Feature a solid mahogany frame with ...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Six Antique Victorian Oak Masonic Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six antique Victorian oak masonic dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1880-1900 period. They are of superb quality and have an extreme...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
The Shakers made many refinements during the 19th century to their chairs in both design and proportion because of their belief that the most simple things are the most beautiful. On...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Antique Victorian Oak Clawfoot Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dramatic flare with this stunning antique Gothic-inspired fainting sofa/chaise lounge. Kick back and sprawl out on the massive seat (measuring over 17 square feet!)...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
The Shakers made many refinements during the 19th century to their chairs both in design and proportion because of their belief that the most simple things are the most beautiful. One of the advantages of purchasing our Shaker-style dining chairs is that the design and materials have been tested by time and found to be successful. Our Artisans reproduce the Slat Strait Back Shaker Arm Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Set of 12 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 12 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and ten side chairs, elbow chairs having shaped open carved arms supported by reeded ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Other

The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Side Chair With Shawl Rail
Located in Germantown, MD
The Shakers made many refinements during the 19th century to their chairs in both design and proportion because of their belief that the most simple things are the most beautiful. On...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cherry, Maple

The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair with Shawl Rail
Located in Germantown, MD
In 18th to Early Century, The Mt. Lebanon Shakers produced chairs that are turned, shaped, and sanded with a result which really cannot be equalled for quality. They are comfortable, too. The gently curved back slats and overall proportions make them excellent for both residential and commercial settings. Our fine Artisans reproduce the 1820s Shawl Back Shaker Arm Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Seating

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs, Scotland 1860, H1190
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of 6 Victorian Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs, Scotland 1860, H1190 Scotland 1860 Solid Walnut Original finish Large curved cresting rail on top with elegant scrolling beneath...
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1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Mahogany and light yellow Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool with brass nail studded. Measures 16.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 9.5" tall. Very good condition.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Louis XV Carved Giltwood High Back Bergeres Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood High Back Bergeres recently covered in white fabric upholstery. 8 way hand tied coil spring foundation.
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric

Victorian 19th Century Walnut Salon Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Excellent Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Walnut Rectangular Salon Stool Having Delightful Old Needlework Tapestry Seat, Over Crispl Carved Moulded Frame, Raised On El...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Period Mid 1700's French Louis XV Bergere 2 Piece Chaise w/ Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV two piece bergere chaise, having a partial gilt and paint decorated frame surrounding the upholstered seat and back, with loose cushions, and rising ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Windsor dining chair. Made from maple with arrow splats, plank seat and turned legs. Dimensions: 16" x 18" x 34"h, seat 17.5"
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Maple

Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs, having quality carved oak backs with carved lions to the top, barley twist supports,...
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa A French Louis XV style white washed wood frame sofa upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoiserie fabric. Front of sofa in a l...
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Coffee Table Bench Honey Oak Highly Carved
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Antique French Carved Honey Oak Louis XV Style Coffee Table or Bench~~c.1900- 1920s Beautifully carved and impossible to find~~ carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet~~wonderf...
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1910s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Romantic Set of 4 French Louis XV Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and romantic set of four antique French Neoclassical Louis XV chairs in original gold gilt paint, newly reupholstered in high quality French ivory linen blend. #5798
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Wood and Needlepoint Piano Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Wood and Needlepoint Upholstered Piano Stool. Newer Needlepoint upholstery with various music notes decorated. Adjustable seat high 19 to 23". Genero...
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style W...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Carved Regence Style Armchairs with Leather Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1900 in the Regence style, this beautiful pair of armchairs have caramel-colored leather upholstery, forming a visually stunning palette with the rich brown patina ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Merklen Brothers Victorian Barley Twist Mahogany Ball & Claw Coffee Table Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Merklen Brothers Victorian Barley Twist Mahogany Ball and Claw Coffee Table Piano Bench. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: Overall:...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 Venetian paint decorated French Louis XV style chairs. The chairs were made in Italy in the French taste. The chairs have damages to their original uphols...
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1930s Italian Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Pair of Antique Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs or Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Finely carved pair of walnut French Louis XV bergere chairs with lovely damask upholstery and original brass tacking. Bought in the South of France. #6398
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Platform Rocker Rocking Chair Regency
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Victorian platform rocking chair. Features a hardwood ebonized frame with gold trim and striped upholstery. DIMENSI...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of 20th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilded Wood French Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of French armchairs from 20th century. Furniture in richly carved and gilded wood of beautiful size and great impact. Living room armchairs with padding in good condition. Seat ...
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Louis XV Style Walnut Armchair or Fauteuil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine walnut Louis XV style armchair in fine upholstery with wonderful carved details. This elegant neutral and finely recovered armchairs are simply stunning and are certain to add s...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style White Painted Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Armchairs A pair of French Louis XV style grey-white painted wood frame armchairs upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoise...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Salterini Style Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of two wrought iron peacock garden chairs attributed to Salterini (not marked) feature large fan backs and a twisted wire frame. Decorative scroll detailing in this Victorian sty...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV desk chair. Original frame finish and cushion seat. Beautiful original finish on frame and can easily be recovered in your favorite fabric.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Four Seater Wrought Iron Garden Bench
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique four seater strapwork wrought iron garden bench. With a rustic feel that showcases its history and imperfections that only add to its charm, this antique garden bench woul...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features floral scrollwork carved frame, brass rolling casters, solid wood frame, uphols...
Category

Early 1900s Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 6 mahogany dining armchairs in the English Sheraton style 20th century
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Victorian style armchair in mahogany made in England. Original fabric seats. Good condition 1980
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1980s British Victorian Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Chairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of chairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The chairs were made and stamped by French firm M...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Victorian Carved Rosewood Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1860, H1165
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian Carved Rosewood Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1860, H1165 Scotland 1860 Solid Rosewood Original finish The chairs have pierced, shaped and carved backs Large upholst...
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1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Huge Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hearth Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, extra large, late Victorian, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool A very good looking coll...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Early 1900s Ca...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick and Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features shapely sculpted wood frame, cane seat, uniquel...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seating

Materials

Cane, Chestnut

19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style
Located in NICE, FR
This adorable stool from the Napoleon III era in the 19th century is of exquisite sculpture quality, characterised by deep, precise, and lavish carving. Its four legs feature intricate scrollwork adorned with delicate acanthus leaves and ribbons cascading from beneath the leaves, while rosettes embellish the leg tops. The belt is intricately carved with an interlaced frieze. The cream-coloured patina adds to its uniqueness. It is further decorated with a small tapestry...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provençal Louis XV Style Painted Settee or Radassier W/ Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
An antique French Louis XV style carved settee or radassier from Provence, circa 1920s. Having a classic French Country ladder back design, this Provençal bench is painted a beautiful bluish green color and features traditional floral and foliate carved motifs on the crest rail, apron, and stretcher. The hand woven rush seat is raised on six legs with the front three having a graceful cabriole shape and foliate carved motifs at the knees and feet. Perfect for an entryway, mud room, kitchen, or the foot of a bed, this bench captures the charm and quaintness of rural France. Dimensions: back h - 37.75"; seat h - 17.5" arm h - 27.5" w - 42" d - 20.25" Lolo French Antiques 4300 1st Avenue South Birmingham...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

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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