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A Set of 6 French Bistro Chairs, c.1970
By Baumann France
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of (6) 1960s French Baumann bentwood "dove" dining chairs. The dove chairs are one of
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique A Set of 6 French Bistro Chairs, c.1970
A Set of 6 French Bistro Chairs, c.1970

A Set of 6 French Bistro Chairs, c.1970

H 31.75 in W 15.25 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France
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Early 19th Century English Regency French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France

Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France

H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of 7 French Chairs 19th Century Charles X
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 7 French chairs 19th century Charles X. Beautiful work in solid mahogany wood. good
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Early 19th Century French Charles X French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of 7 French Chairs 19th Century Charles X
Set of 7 French Chairs 19th Century Charles X

Set of 7 French Chairs 19th Century Charles X

H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
French alp chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French alp chair
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19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French alp chair
French alp chair

French alp chair

H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
French Alp Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French alp chair.
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Early 19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Alp Chair
French Alp Chair

French Alp Chair

H 37.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
French Beechwood Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of French beechwood chairs upholstered with paisley linen.
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19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Beech, Linen

Antique French Beechwood Chairs
French Beechwood Chairs

French Beechwood Chairs

H 35 in W 25 in D 20 in
Four French Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good set of four French painted chairs made in the Louis XVI style probably in Alsace in the
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Four French Chairs
Four French Chairs

Four French Chairs

H 37 in W 26 in D 22 in
Provincial French Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provincial French wood chair having chip carved decorated back over plank seat and decorated apron
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18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Provincial French Wood Chair
Provincial French Wood Chair

Provincial French Wood Chair

H 43 in W 14.25 in D 19 in
Chair, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chair, France, circa 1910. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of
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1910s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Chair, France, circa 1910.
Chair, France, circa 1910.

Chair, France, circa 1910.

H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
1880s French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a bygone era of elegance and charm with our authentic 1880s French Wooden Chair. This
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

1880s French Wooden Chair
1880s French Wooden Chair

1880s French Wooden Chair

H 34.3 in W 16.4 in D 14.8 in
French Rustic Fireside Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French rustic fireside chairs France, early 20th century Handcrafted artisanal chairs Would make a
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Jute, Wood

French Rustic Fireside Chairs
French Rustic Fireside Chairs

French Rustic Fireside Chairs

H 29 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Rustic French Primitive Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French primitive chair France, early 20th century Artisan crafted, rustic look and feel Chair
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Rustic French Primitive Chair
Rustic French Primitive Chair

Rustic French Primitive Chair

H 35 in W 20.75 in D 19.25 in
19th Century French Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Armchairs
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19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Chairs
19th Century French Chairs

19th Century French Chairs

H 39 in W 25 in D 21 in
Antique French Side Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique needle point chair! They have been adorned in in hues in soft green and
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1880s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique French Side Chair
Antique French Side Chair

Antique French Side Chair

H 44 in W 25 in D 28 in
French Empire Bergère Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beautiful design of this pair of French upholstered bergère chairs exemplifies the artistry and
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19th Century French Empire French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Bergère Chairs
French Empire Bergère Chairs

French Empire Bergère Chairs

H 38 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Art Nouveau French Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Single Art Deco French chair in fruitwood.
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1890s French Art Nouveau French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Nouveau French Chair
Art Nouveau French Chair

Art Nouveau French Chair

H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 16.75 in
French Leather Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather club chair. Great design and patina.
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1920s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Leather Club Chair
French Leather Club Chair

French Leather Club Chair

H 32.5 in W 34 in D 35 in
French 1930s University Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
French university chair with one armrest for taking notes. Great patina and shape. Ca 1930s France.
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Early 20th Century French Industrial French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Iron

French 1930s University Chair
French 1930s University Chair

French 1930s University Chair

H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Antique chair, France, 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1900. Furniture in very good condition. Dimensions: height 85 cm / seat
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique chair, France, 1900s.
Antique chair, France, 1900s.

Antique chair, France, 1900s.

H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Newly Upholstered French Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Old meets new, in this beautiful pairing of antique frames with this new fabric. The dark aged wood has beautiful turning detail on the legs, and the arms are smoothly curved with ex...
Category

1890s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Chairs
Newly Upholstered French Chairs

Newly Upholstered French Chairs

H 46.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
French Lorraine Side Chair Oak, French, 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak Lorraine or Forêt Noire side chair French, midcentury circa 1940 Charactereful Good
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Early 20th Century French Country French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Lorraine Side Chair Oak, French, 1940
French Lorraine Side Chair Oak, French, 1940

French Lorraine Side Chair Oak, French, 1940

H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 14.97 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Louis XVI style Fauteuils French, from the end of the 19th century in carved and gilded
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, 19th Century

H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the rustic allure of this 19th Century French Wooden Chair, a piece that speaks volumes of
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19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Chair
19th Century French Wooden Chair

19th Century French Wooden Chair

H 32 in W 16.8 in D 17.6 in
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden Chair epitomizes rustic charm and the enduring elegance of French
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19th Century French Country French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Chair
19th Century French Wooden Chair

19th Century French Wooden Chair

H 32.7 in W 15.7 in D 17.7 in
19th Century French Upholstered Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French upholstered chair offers a graceful blend of classic comfort and antique
Category

19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Chair
19th Century French Upholstered Chair

19th Century French Upholstered Chair

H 28.9 in W 23.8 in D 29.3 in
Four Rococo style chairs, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four rococo style chairs, from France. The chairs were renovated and the upholstery was
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1910s French Louis XV French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Rococo style chairs, France.
Four Rococo style chairs, France.

Four Rococo style chairs, France.

H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
French Original Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good set of four original painted 18th century French salon chairs, 1780. Seat height 16.5
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18th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Original Painted Salon Chairs
French Original Painted Salon Chairs

French Original Painted Salon Chairs

H 35 in W 23 in D 19 in
18th Century Country French Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched pair of antique country French fruitwood chairs. Finely carved with a very unusual and
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Fruitwood

18th Century Country French Chairs
18th Century Country French Chairs

18th Century Country French Chairs

H 32 in W 16 in D 18 in
Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Four French Directoire walnut chairs with a cushioned S-shaped backrest and a trapezoidal seat
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19th Century French Directoire French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century
Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century

Directoire Chairs, France, 19th Century

H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
French Alp, folk art , Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French alp, folk art , chair.
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

French Alp, folk art , Chair
French Alp, folk art , Chair

French Alp, folk art , Chair

H 34.26 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Pair of French Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French folding chairs with iron frames. Distinctive vertical beechwood slats form
Category

19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Folding Chairs
Pair of French Folding Chairs

Pair of French Folding Chairs

H 34 in W 19 in D 17 in
French 19th Century Child's Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful and charming child's chair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from richly
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19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Child's Chair
French 19th Century Child's Chair

French 19th Century Child's Chair

H 27.5 in W 21 in D 10.13 in
18th Century, French Opera Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk
Category

Mid-18th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century, French Opera Chair
18th Century, French Opera Chair

18th Century, French Opera Chair

H 48 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.
Category

1810s French Biedermeier French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810

H 18.12 in W 19.3 in D 34.65 in
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This French ladies desk chair is mahogany and is carved with leaf and floral designs with stylized
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1920s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French chauffeuse, or fireside chair, having a low seat and a high back. Hand-crafted beech wood
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair
French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair

French Chauffeuse or Fireside Chair

H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 19.5 in
French Vintage Wicker Loop Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Old French wicker chair on black metal stand $95 flat rate front door delivery includes Washington
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Wicker Loop Chair
French Vintage Wicker Loop Chair

French Vintage Wicker Loop Chair

H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 24 in
Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s
Located in Rīga, LV
French nursery chair with ebonized oak bobbin frame and beautiful tapestry upholstery with floral
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19th Century French Country French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s
Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s

Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s

H 41.34 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Carved French Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
accent the quality of this stand alone chair.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Linen, Paint

19th Century Carved French Chair
19th Century Carved French Chair

19th Century Carved French Chair

H 37 in W 21 in D 24 in
19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the quintessence of Parisian charm in the form of this 19th Century French Wooden
Category

19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair

19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair

H 37.4 in W 16.4 in D 16 in
Selection of 19th Century French Chairs
By (after) Eugène-Louis Lequesne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 19th century French chairs, France, circa late 19th Century. From left to right
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Selection of 19th Century French Chairs
Selection of 19th Century French Chairs

Selection of 19th Century French Chairs

H 34.25 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
These stunning French chairs have the most beautiful and delicate engravings. The details are
Category

19th Century French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Chairs
19th Century French Chairs

19th Century French Chairs

H 38 in W 20 in D 18 in
Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive oak chair France circa 1880 Measures: 18.5” L x 17” D x 30.75h” H x 16”seat.
Category

19th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880
Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880

Primitive Oak Chair, France, circa 1880

H 30.75 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
French Empire Burlwood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre
Category

19th Century European Empire French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Burlwood Chair
French Empire Burlwood Chair

French Empire Burlwood Chair

H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless allure of this exquisite pair of French side chairs, originating around
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1830s French Restauration French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830
Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830

Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830

H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful pair of 19th century French chairs! These are a gorgeous French Provencial
Category

Early 1900s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique French Chairs
Antique French Chairs

Antique French Chairs

H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique French mahogany dining chair. This item is very rare and appears to be at least 200 years
Category

18th Century French Early Victorian French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion
Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion

Antique French Chair with Limoges Medallion

H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful pair of richly carved Renaissance-style chairs from the 19th French period.
Category

1880s French Renaissance Revival French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs
19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs

19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs

H 48 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 19th century chairs.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Chairs
Pair of French 19th Century Chairs

Pair of French 19th Century Chairs

H 37 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century rustic wooden children's chair, crafted from dark solid wood. This minimalist chair
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Late 19th Century French Rustic French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century

Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong and sturdy chairs.
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Late 19th Century French Adirondack French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Iron

19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs

19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs

H 32 in W 31 in D 30 in
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely, extremely well-built and solid Chippendale style chair, with original, rich, cream
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19th Century French Chippendale French Antique Chairs French Chairs

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair

H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Robust Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Petite 19th-century chair, crafted from rich, dark solid wood, stands as a timeless piece with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Robust Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Robust Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century

Robust Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century

H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III painted chair, France, 1850s.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s
Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s

Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Antique French Iron Bistro Garden Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French metal bistro side chair has a decoratively curved back and an inset seat frame for the
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Early 20th Century French Other French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Iron Bistro Garden Chair
Antique French Iron Bistro Garden Chair

Antique French Iron Bistro Garden Chair

H 32.75 in W 14 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
The crest rails of these chairs are carved with shaped scrolls. The back splats and styles are
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Early 1900s French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs
Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs

Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs

H 38.75 in W 19 in D 19.75 in
French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French child's chair, 19th century White wood Good condition Shipping: L 45/ P 35/H 50 cm 5
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century
French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century

French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century

H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Empire-Restauration Walnut Chairs, France, 1820
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful chairs in walnut with cross decorated backs and a flower in the centre, splendid front
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1820s French Restauration French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Empire-Restauration Walnut Chairs, France, 1820
Empire-Restauration Walnut Chairs, France, 1820

Empire-Restauration Walnut Chairs, France, 1820

H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Pair of French Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming pair of oak corner chairs with original rush seats.
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of French Oak Corner Chairs
Pair of French Oak Corner Chairs

Pair of French Oak Corner Chairs

H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in
17th Century French Chair
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful French walnut chair from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats. The
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17th Century French French Provincial French Antique Chairs French Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

17th Century French Chair
17th Century French Chair

17th Century French Chair

H 44 in W 18 in D 18 in
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French Antique Chairs French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French antique chairs french chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French antique chairs french chairs — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. French antique chairs french chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French antique chairs french chairs made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Louis Majorelle, Arras Foundry and Maison Jansen each produced beautiful French antique chairs french chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are French Antique Chairs French Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,585, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $132,943 highest priced.

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.

Questions About French Antique Chairs French Chairs
  • What is a French-style chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • What is a French berère chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are French chairs called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are French bistro chairs made of?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 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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