Curule French
20th Century French Benches
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Benches
Early 20th Century French Stools
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Iron, Brass
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Regency Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Steel, Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Stools
Beech
Antique 1810s French Empire Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Stools
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Regency Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Empire Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Regency Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century French Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Vanities
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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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.
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