French Tabouret
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Stools
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 17th Century French Stools
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Other Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Walnut
20th Century French Footstools
Wood
20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Giltwood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Brocade, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Mahogany
20th Century Argentine Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Footstools
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Fabric, Chestnut
Antique Early 1900s French Biedermeier Stools
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Stools
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s French Biedermeier Stools
Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Antique 1810s French Empire Stools
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Oak
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Footstools
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Stainless Steel, Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Footstools
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
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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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