Oval Back Louis Xvi Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lucite
Early 20th Century North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children s Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children s Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Stools
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children s Furniture
Cane, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Bronze, Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Stools
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Hardwood
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
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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.








