Velvet Louis Chair
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs
Velvet
2010s British Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIII Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple, Paint
Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Ash
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s American Regency Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Maple, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Suede, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.
Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis XVI chairs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.
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