Gilded Bergere
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1980s European Rococo Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English George IV Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Egyptian Revival Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
1990s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1890s German Bergere Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Softwood
Early 2000s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Plaster
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1830s French Living Room Sets
Mahogany
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint, Cane
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Paintings
Canvas
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Gouache
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Prints
Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Linen
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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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