French Carved Wood X Stools
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s European Louis XVI Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Benches
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Footstools
Wood, Textile
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century Country Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Side Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Linen, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood, Down, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Sets
Damask, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1870s British Victorian Dining Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Dining Room Sets
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Stools
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.
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