French Early 20th Century Chair
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Tudor Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech, Leather
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Swivel Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
20th Century American Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Wicker
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Unknown Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
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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