19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Late 19th Century French Rococo 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Directoire 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
1890s French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Beech
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Oak
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Textile, Wood
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Walnut, Cotton
Late 19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Walnut
1860s French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Damask, Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Fabric, Giltwood
1880s French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Linen, Wood
1860s French Renaissance 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Bronze
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Linen, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Silk, Wood
1890s French Black Forest 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-18th Century American Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Linen, Walnut
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood, Fabric
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Leather
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Kingwood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Silk, Wood
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French Empire 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood
19th Century European 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Walnut, Leather
19th Century French French Provincial 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Cherry
Mid-19th Century 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Giltwood
19th Century 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Baroque 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Mid-19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Oak, Pine
19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Linen, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Walnut, Linen, Feathers, Down
19th Century 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Beech
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French Louis Philippe 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Beech
Late 19th Century French Directoire 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Burl
19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Upholstery
Early 19th Century French Empire 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood
Mid-19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa
19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Upholstery
1890s French Art Nouveau 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV 19th Century Antique French Sofa
Giltwood
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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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