19th Century French Arm Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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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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