French Cane Settee
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cotton, Linen, Cane, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Satin, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cane, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Antique 1790s French Directoire Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Directoire Daybeds
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood, Cotton, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Down, Linen, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Gesso, Cane, Muslin
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Velvet, Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Paint, Cane, Burlap
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Settees
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Oak, Linen, Cane
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Silk, Cane, Giltwood, Down
Early 20th Century French Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Vintage 1940s American Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Walnut, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Silk, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
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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.
- What is a French cane?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French cane is a type of tall grass that is known for being flexible and durable. French cane is often braided to create a woven texture that adds an eye-catching detail to furniture. Shop a collection of French cane furniture on 1stDibs.
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