19th Century French Lounge Chair
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Alligator, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Linen, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Rattan
Antique 1870s French Gothic Chaise Longues
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1980s William IV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Campaign Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Linen, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Pine
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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19th Century French Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 19th Century French Lounge Chair?
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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