19th Century French Lounge Chair
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Rattan
Antique 1870s French Gothic Chaise Longues
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Campaign Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Linen, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Ormolu
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Side Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1840s French Restauration Armchairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Daybeds
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Space Age Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Baroque Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drawings
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Metal
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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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