Fauteuil Chairs
20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Metal
2010s Moroccan Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Cane
Antique 1890s Armchairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wool, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Empire Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Down, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Moroccan Armchairs
Wool, Wood
2010s Moroccan Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Sycamore
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1960s European Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Wood
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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.
- What is a fauteuil a la reine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fauteuil a la reine is an upholstered chair with open arms. The wooden frame was usually intricately carved with gorgeous regal patterns. Shop a collection of fauteuil a la reines from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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