Belgian Linen Chair
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Linen
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Rattan
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century European Armchairs
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Club Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood, Linen, Slip, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Raw Linen, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Sets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Early 20th Century British Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Oak
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Belgian Linen Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Belgian Linen 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.
- What is Belgian linen fabric?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Belgian linen is a type of fabric made from European flax plants. To be considered Belgian linen, it must be composed of at least 85% natural European flax materials and must be woven in Belgium.
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