$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or commode cover cane and wood chair.
Hardwood
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The chaise percée or the pierced chair known in France as “Chaise nécessaire” It used to be in the “garde-robe” hence the “wardrobe chair” comes from.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Chaise Percee, Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century French primitive style "throne" armchair or "Chaise Perce'e - pierced chair" soundly constructed from oak. A wonderful accent piece to add charm to its environment...
Oak
19th Century Napoleon III Style Toilet Chair, Chaise Percée or Commode, Throne
Located in Madrid, ES
A fun and decorative curiosity, this late 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) or Second Empire style "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeti...
Metal
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Commode Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1760, the chair, also known as a chaise percée, features a richly patinated walnut frame, decorative carvings, and a caned seat and backrest.
Cane, Walnut
$9,000
Louis XVI Chaise Percée
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century chaise percée, from the bathroom of Baron Max Fould-Springer, Palais Abbatial de Royaumont and by descent his sister Baroness Elie (Lilianne) de Rothschild.
Mahogany
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Painted Cane Bidet Stool
Located in Forney, TX
*Please note, at the time of writing this, we have a similarly styled pair of Louis XVI style painted chairs available (shown in the photo) Dimensions: (approx) 17" High, 19.25" Wi...
Cane, Wood, Paint
Painted Chaise Percée (Commode Chair) Circa 1900
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Painted and Caned Chaise percée or commode chair. France, circa 1900.
Wood, Cane
$450
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H x 28.5" W x 26" D x 18" Seat height x 22.5" Arm height.
Walnut
19th century Scottish Country house open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality Scottish country house open armchair. Beautifully designed with shapely arms and side rails. The chair, unusually has Ash arms and legs which offers a lig...
Ash
$1,275Sale Price|40% Off
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
20th Century Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century Louis XV Style Armchair – Hand-Carved Wood & Floral Damask Upholstery Add timeless elegance to your space with this stunning Louis XV-style armchair. Featuring an in...
Wood, Walnut
$754Sale Price|48% Off
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...
Walnut
$1,995
H 34.5 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 26 in SH: 16 in Exceptional antique French Louis XVI armchair dating to the late 18th century, produced during the reign of Louis XVI, cir...
Metal
$425
H 36 in W 26 in D 24 in
Vintage Heritage French Country Louis XV Style Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Heritage French Country Louis XV Style Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chair. Item fea...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 in W: 24 in D: 24 in SH: 16 in An elegant and highly desirable 18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair, showcasing the graceful curves, exceptional craft...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French provincial Fauteuil à La Reine avec Oreilles or "queen's wingback armchair with ears". This is a large size chair-and-a-half with solid walnut frame and distinc...
Upholstery, Walnut
$575Sale Price|40% Off
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Walnut Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant armchair with walnut frame made in late 19th century.
Walnut
$850
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green Painted Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Reproduction French Louis XV Style Green Distressed Painted Gold Gilt Cane Be...
Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Carved Wood, Upholstered, 1920s
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair. French Bergere armchair with dark wood frame, rounded back and reeded legs is made circa 1920s. Carved features include scrolled arms and fl...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th cent French Napoleon III chair featuring graceful lines and beautifully balanced proportions characteristic of classic French design. The softly curved frame and refi...
Wood
$612Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 23 in D 23 in
`19thc French Antique Louis XVstyle Carved Rococo Armchair/ Side Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XV style Carved Wood Rococo Armchair. Very nicely carved. Romantic scene aupholstery.
Wood
$1,100
H 33 in W 24 in D 25 in
Hickory Chair Co. Louis XVI French Directoire Mahogany Green Fauteuil Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair Company Louis XVI French Directoire / Neoclassical style arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring fauteuil arms with corner rosettes and tapered fluted legs with ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,800
H 44.75 in W 28 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Giltwood Wingback Bergere Carved Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI wingback bergere carved with flowers, lotus-leaf, acanthus and ribbon moulded frames, on lovely fluted tapering legs. Wonderful pale yellow upholstery in gre...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,285
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Louis XVI Style Bergère Chair, Fabric and Wood, Antique, Europe, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI style Bergère, 1900s
Fabric, Wood
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Floating backrest. Look great from all angles. Good vintage condition. Five available. Pr...
Iron
$53,712
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Floral & Multicolored — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass monumental multi-tier chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases theatrical, festive Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,238 / item
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Table Lamp in Glass and Brass, LED Foot, France, New Design
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
Brass
$48,180
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable example of mid-1700's French horology, this Louis XV period Pendule à l’Éléphant showcases the technical mastery and playful elegance characteristic of the Rococo era in...
Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Located in London, GB
This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...
Limestone
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$5,714
H 42.92 in W 78.75 in D 28.75 in
18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite 18th-century chaise longue, often referred to as a "Duchesse", exemplifies the grace and sophistication of the Louis XV period. With its elegant curves and classic des...
Walnut
$1,005
H 46.46 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola Style Mid-Century Modern Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair Wear consistent with age and use Outdoor Furniture - Patricia Urquiola Style Measures : 60cmx96cm H:118cm SH:51cm
Metal
$11,885Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 76.38 in D 42.13 in
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Armchair by Bedding Brevetti 1970s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Flying Carpet or Tappeto Volante armchair is an iconic seat with a base and an armrest in beech wood, the seat, and the back are made with polyurethane foam padding with multicol...
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
$8,210 / item
H 48.04 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in
Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce, Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia is a highly collectible iconic masterpiece of Post Modern Design. The chair "deconstructed". Designed and made in limited numbers in 2...
Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin
$60,568
H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
The desk body is made of pine and oak with a Karelian birch veneer and the mirrored base is supported by four curved feet, embellished by an entwined patinated bronze snake with a gi...
Bronze
$26,850Sale Price|40% Off
H 73.25 in W 86.25 in D 19.25 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted four-doors vitrine, with two central bombé glass doors and single bombé glass doors on each side, the...
Bronze, Ormolu
$245,555
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Antique German Silver Mirror Art Nouveau Marine Centrepiece Hermann Gladenbeck
By Hermann Gladenbeck
Located in London, GB
Antique German Silver Mirror Art Nouveau Marine Centrepiece Hermann Gladenbeck German, c. 1900 Height 29cm, width 80cm, depth 43cm This outstanding antique silver centrepiece is ...
Silver
Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Hardwood Betelnut Box. A turned wood globular chedi form having a narrower pedestal base, fitted wood conical top shaped with circular tiers and a lotus bud finial. Cra...
Hardwood
Porte décorative style Napoléon III imitation marbre
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Porte Décorative Style Napoléon III - Imitation Marbre Cette somptueuse porte décorative de style Napoléon III est une véritable œuvre d’art, alliant l’opulence du Second Empire à un...
Stucco, Wood
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.
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