19th Century French Lounge Chair
Antique Mid-19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Horn, Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Lounge Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Lounge Chairs
Nutwood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Bergere Chairs
Antique 1850s French Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon Chaise Longues
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Czech Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Living Room Sets
Ceramic, Velvet, Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Czech Belle Époque Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Suede, Linen, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Wood, Burlap
Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Suede, Wood
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Régence Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Tapestry, Velvet
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19th Century French Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 19th Century French Lounge Chair?
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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