Salon Armchair
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gustavian Living Room Sets
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Living Room Sets
Poplar
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Alpaca
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Elm
Late 20th Century French Jacobean End Tables
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Silk, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Plywood
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Late 20th Century Czech Gustavian Armchairs
Chrome, Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Gesso, Giltwood, Tapestry, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s French Armchairs
Walnut
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Salon Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Salon Armchair?
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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