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Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
Located in London, GB
A primitive chair from the south west of France. Constructed from four thick cut slabs of elm
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs

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Elm

Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
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H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 19.49 in
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
entirely in stained elm. The T shape they feature is reminiscent of the "Juha" chair designed by Olavi
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of six vintage French chairs from the 1960s. Structure in elm with a very pretty honey patina
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
French Elm and Cord Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo style, Mid-Century Modern high back chairs, French elm, France, 1960s. Naturalist set
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

French Elm and Cord Chairs
French Elm and Cord Chairs
H 47.64 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
8x Elm "Chlacc" chairs, S45, Pierre Chapo, France, 1979
By Pierre Chapo
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
. This name is in fact the name of the patented system allowing the manufacture of these chairs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

French Set of Height Straw & Elm Chairs, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned sets of chairs, made in elm circa 1880. These chairs are hand made in a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Straw, Elm

Set of Four Elm Chair
By Chapo Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of four blackened elm chairs in the style of Chapo.
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20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Four Elm Chair
Set of Four Elm Chair
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood France - 2024
By Chapo Creation
Located in Berlin, DE
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood, France - 2024. Available now.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

French Design, Pierre Chapo, French Elm S28 Chairs, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage S28 chairs in elm: According to Pierre Chapo, the S28 is a modern interpretation of the
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Elm

French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, elm, France, 1970s This set of four chairs in a beautifully soft and
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm
H 30.91 in W 21.82 in D 21.26 in
French Vintage Pierre Chapo S28 Chairs in French Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage S28 chairs in elm: According to Pierre Chapo, the S28 is a modern interpretation of the
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Elm

6 Mountain Chairs, in ELM, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 mountain chairs, in ELM circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

6 Mountain Chairs, in ELM, circa 1900
6 Mountain Chairs, in ELM, circa 1900
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pierre Chapo "S34" Elm Wood Chair, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
offset from the middle. Made from Chapo's favourite wood, elm, this chair has a rustic style with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Pierre Chapo "S34" Elm Wood Chair, France, 1960s
Pierre Chapo "S34" Elm Wood Chair, France, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 4 Fine French midcentury solid elm dining or side chairs.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Elm Chairs
H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Chapo S28 Midcentury French Elm Dining Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A set of three elm dining chairs by Pierre Chapo. France, circa 1972. S28 model
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Eight Dining Empire Style Chairs Upholstered French Elm and Burr Elm, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of eight French dining chairs circa 1920 Empire style, solid elm and elm burr They can be
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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Elm

Sculptural Elm Wood Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful sculptural solid elm wood chair with brutalist carved tripod legs and hourglass shaped
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Sculptural Elm Wood Chair
Sculptural Elm Wood Chair
H 32.5 in W 14 in D 15 in
Pair of rope and elm chairs in the style of Maison Regain, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of 2 chairs in the style of Maison Regain, made in France in the 1970s. Rope seat, elm
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

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Rope, Elm

Pierre Chapo S28 chairs in solid elm France 1972
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural S28 chairs designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Pierre Chapo S28 chairs in solid elm France 1972
Pierre Chapo S28 chairs in solid elm France 1972
H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Maison Regain Leather + Elm Lounge Chair
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
High back leather and elm wood club chair, newly leather upholstery and fill, by Maison Regain
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Elm

French Fireside Lounge Chair in Elm Attributed to Maison Regain, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning French fireside lounge chair produced in the 1970s, attributed to Maison Regain
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Elm

French Rustic Pair of Low Chairs in Elm Wood and Straw, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 chairs, elmwood, straw, France, 1960s. These beautifully constructed farmer chairs have a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Straw, Elm

Pierre Chapo Set of Four Elm and Leather S 24 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
-lap joints to ensure a highly rigid chair. Visible Allen black screws and woven cords under the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Set 8 French Roland Haeusler Elm & Leather Brutalist Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1980 Set 8 French Roland Haeusler For Maison Regain Elm & Leather Brutalist Chairs sku 1445
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Pierre Chapo Set of Six "S34" Elm Wood Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chapo's favourite wood, elm, these chairs have a rustic style with architectural precision. This comes as
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Pierre Chapo S34 Chair(s) in Solid Elm -- ' Shipping from Stock '
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic four-legged chair model S34 was designed by French designer Pierre Chapo in 1973
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

Pierre Chapo S34 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Lounge Chair In Elm and Leather In The Manner Of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hellouw, NL
characterizes this lounge chair from the mid-1970s. This type of chair is currently very sought after and rides
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Amazing S45 Chairs in ELM Wood, Matching Set, Pierre Chapo, France, 1969
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great matching set from its first owner in solid ELM. Bought in 1969. Still 100% original
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair in Elm in the Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair in elm in the style of Alexandre Noll Measures: seat
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

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Elm

Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45'Dining room Chairs in Elm, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45'Dining room Chairs in Elm, France 1970s This set of six dining room
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Vintage Pair of Solid Elm & Black Leather S11 Chairs by Pierre Chapo, Ca. 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of solid elm and black leather S11 chairs by Pierre Chapo, France ca. 1960s. Wood in perfect
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Elm

Pierre Chapo Sculptural 'S34' Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, chairs, model 'S34A', elm, France, circa 1973 This chair model 'S34A' is designed
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Early Pierre Chapo Sculptural Chair 'S34' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, chair, model 'S34A', elm, France, circa 1973 This design is an early edition
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Elm

Pierre Chapo Set of Four 'S11' Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm, France 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo Set of Four 'S11' Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm, France 1960s These are a set of
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six 'S45' or 'Chlacc' chairs, elm, France, design 1979 This 'S45' dining
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
H 41.74 in W 17.13 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 French Provincial Brutalist Rustic Oak Chairs, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French Provincial Brutalist Rustic Chairs in heavy oak, 1960s Here are sold the five chairs in the
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

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Elm

Maison Regain Set of 6 Chairs, Solid Elm, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Those impressive chairs were produced by Maison Regain in France in the late 1970s. They are made
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Maison Regain Set of 6 Chairs, Solid Elm, 1970s
Maison Regain Set of 6 Chairs, Solid Elm, 1970s
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 16.74 in
Maison Regain Side Chair, France 1960s
By Maison Regain
Located in New York, NY
Solid Elm side chair with an interesting layered, geometric base.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Elm Wood + Leather Fireside Lounge Chair Attributed to Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French fireside lounge chairs attributed to Maison Regain. These chairs have elm wood
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Elm

French Art Populaire Tripod Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Solid elm wooden Art Populaire chairs, France 1960s. Beautiful primitive tripod chairs out of dark
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

French Art Populaire Tripod Chairs, Set of Two
French Art Populaire Tripod Chairs, Set of Two
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 20.08 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'S24' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining chairs, model 'S24', elm, leather, cord, France, 1967 This design model S24
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s This set of four dining chairs was
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the pinnacle of French modernist design with this stunning pair of mid-20th century
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Elm

Mountain Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of ‘Arts populare’ or artisan made chairs. Thick Elm slab seats and chunky carved branch back
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Elm

Mountain Chairs
Mountain Chairs
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H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S11' Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining chairs model 'S11', elm, leather, France, circa 1966. This set is an early
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs

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Elm

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early Pierre Chapo Set of Twelve S11 Dining Chairs in Elm & Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of twelve dining chairs, model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, France, circa 1978
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Elm

Atelier C. Demoyen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Elm and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Atelier C. Demoyen, set of four dining chairs, elm, leather, rope, brass, France, 1970s Atelier C
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960
By Georges Robert
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 massive chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, impressive solid wood structures
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of slipper chairs. Made with elm. Reupholstered. Solid, sturdy and comfortable Circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
H 24.5 in W 31.5 in D 34.5 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S24' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six dining chairs, model 'S24', elm, leather, cord, France, 1967 These chairs
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST CHAIRS by MICHEL MILLERET, Pierre Chapo Style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A powerful and rigorous set of 4 chairs in massive elm and dark brown leather, Modernist, Bauhaus
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Set of 4 S34 elmwood chairs by Pierre Chapo, early edition France 1970-1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful set of 4 S34 dining chairs in solid elmwood by Pierre Chapo. The S34 is today the rarest
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Elm

Transat Deck Chair Patio Lounger, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1960 Painted elm, resin and iron For patio or garden
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maison Regain, France, 1980's
By Maison Regain
Located in Austin, TX
Pair armless lounge chairs by collectible maker, Maison Regain, with solid elm frames. Notice the
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Elm

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French Elm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French elm chair available at 1stDibs. A French elm chair — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French elm chair, we have 272 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French elm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French elm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made French elm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain and Chapo Creation are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Elm Chair?

Prices for a French elm chair start at $350 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

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Questions About French Elm Chair
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.