French Louis Seating
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Beech, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
1990s French Armchairs
Bronze
20th Century Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood, Beech, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s French Armchairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
1990s French Sofas
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Satin, Beech, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Steel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Oak
2010s French Stools
Steel, Steel, Steel
Antique 1820s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany, Silk
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic, Oak
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Chairs
Cowhide, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Daybeds
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches
Paint, Fabric, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Settees
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
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French Louis Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are French Louis Seating?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.