Parisian Bistro Chairs
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Ash
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Iron
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plywood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plastic
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Bamboo, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary North American Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Other
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Swivel Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
20th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Rattan, Resin, Bamboo
20th Century French Beaux Arts Benches
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Tables
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Early 20th Century French Other Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Paintings
21st Century and Contemporary French Paintings
Parisian Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a bistro chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What size are bistro chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
- Are bistro chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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