French Chairs With Pillow Seats
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
1990s French Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Faux Bamboo
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Foam
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1680s French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool
Antique 1680s French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool
20th Century French Loveseats
Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Textile, Cane, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Bronze
2010s French Modern Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Stone, Cement, Marble
2010s Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1890s French Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Wool
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Chairs
Leather
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Sycamore
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
20th Century European Chairs
Burlap, Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
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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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