Oval Back Louis Xvi Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Ribbon
Antique 1880s Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood, Linen
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Gesso, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Foam, Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut, Paint
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Muslin
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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.