19th Century French Arm Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 1880s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Office Chairs and D...
Oak, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Damask, Beech, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1820s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Damask
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Oak, Paint
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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