Curule French
Antique 19th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Stools
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Stools
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Mahogany
20th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Stools
Wood
20th Century French Stools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Stools
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Stools
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Trimming, Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron, Metal
Vintage 1940s French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Brass
20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Giltwood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Vanities
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s European Classical Roman Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bronze, Steel
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Stools
Iron
Antique 1830s French Restauration Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Chestnut
Vintage 1910s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze, Iron
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s North American Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
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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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