French Armchair With Cushion
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Rush
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Armchairs
Antique 1830s French Armchairs
Wood, Linen
French Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Country Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Wood, Antler
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Down, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Down
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Scrap Wood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stone
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Down, Linen, Polyester, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Birch, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Cowhide, Rush, Cherry
20th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
1990s French Provincial Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Leather
20th Century French Corner Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Leather, Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Cane, Leather
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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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