French Early 20th Century Chair
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Other Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Leather, Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Jute, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Corner Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Ash
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
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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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