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Set of 4 Baumann "Argos" Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1980
By Baumann France
Located in San Antonio, TX
French modern design, set of 4 Baumann "Argos" lounge chairs in stained beech with a rounded frame
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
during the French Restoration (Restauration) period.
There is an interesting explanation why low chairs
Category
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Yew, Fruitwood
French Antique Chair Dating from the Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant 19th century Napoleon III period decorative fireside chair (chaise chauffeuse), its deep
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period mahogany chairs reflects the stately classically
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood salon chair is an elegant example of Fine French
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Set of Four French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine set of four late 18thC period Directoire painted side chairs. Each chair has a different
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Period French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs made with walnut structures and original upholstery. They have been
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Series of 6 Elegant Oak Chairs, French Reconstruction Period, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Series of 6 elegant oak chairs, French reconstruction period, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Handsome Pair of Period French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Napoleon III black french antique chairs having original paint and frame. Front
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 42 in W 31 in D 26 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Hand Painted Tole Fireside Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this mid-nineteenth century French Napoleon III period hand painted tole chair features mother of pearl
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany low back chair with tapestry upholstery decorated with Louis XV style
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Rene Gabriel French Oak Grid Back Lounge Chair Reconstruction Period
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic French oak wood lounge chair and armchair by French designer Rene Gabriel with grid back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Empire Period gilt-bronze mounted side chairs.
French, Circa 1820.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Directoire Period Bergere
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Directoire period blue-gray painted bergere, newly-upholstered in lovely blue and gold toile
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Deco Period Leather Club Chairs with Great Patina
Located in Charleston, SC
Great color and patina on this pair of French art deco period leather club chairs. Perfectly
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Harpist Swivel Chair In Maple Wood French Charles X Restauration period
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite and rare French Charles X - Restauration Harpist swivel chair in solid Maple wood with
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Purple Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
was made to use period-appropriate rubber Fagas straps, which are also brand new.
The chair measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of French Directoire Period Walnut Side Chairs with Carved Stags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Directoire period walnut side chairs from the early 19th century, with out
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII period needlepoint & walnut side chair
Unusual 17th
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 41.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Piano Swivel Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Napoleon III period. Having no restoration so far the chair is even still wearing in its original ostrich
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Chair Louis XV Style 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
upholstery of the chair is of the period.
Origin: France.
Period: 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Period 1790s Bergère Marquise Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period bergères marquises chairs from the late 18th century, with wide
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 24 in
Pair French Art Deco Period Leather Upholstered Club Chairs, 2nd quarter 20thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Covered in original unblemished leather with slightly darker leather piping, having rounded backs and closed rounded arms with tight seats, raised on circular tapering splayed walnut...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.75 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
Two Pairs of Period Art Deco Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Two pairs of period Art Deco ebonized side chairs.
-- Tapered Legs
-- Comfortable and Well
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 26 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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Directoire Period Grey Chairs with White Velvet Seats
Located in New York, NY
Directoire period (1795-1799). The chairs feature a captivating openwork back adorned with intricate crosses
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Period Fireside Chair, Fully Restored
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Napoleon III period fireside chair, fully restored
this chair has been recently restored.
if the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
FOUR FINE ANTIQUE FRENCH BERGERE DiNING CHAIRS WITH PERIOD VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
four antique circa 1870 French Bergere dining chairs with hand painted finish and period velour
Category
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.6 in W 19.49 in D 22.45 in
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and handsome pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. ebony and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet.
Good general condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Pearwood
4 Vintage Chairs from the Reconstruction Period circa 1950
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 lacquered metal armchair in the style of Pierre Guariche.
Original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Art Deco period chairs in the style of Thonet features bentwood frames with their
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Period Louis XV Beechwood Salon Chairs 'Mid 18th Century'
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Period Louis XV Beechwood Salon Chairs (Mid 18th Century).
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Beech
Period 1770s Era Italian Provincial Walnut Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a period 1770s era Italian
Category
Antique 1770s Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Nine Period French Henri II Oak and Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful and immaculate set of nine dining chairs from Normandy, France! These oak Henri II chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Period Chairs in Their Original Decoration, Reupholstered
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis XVI period chairs in their original decoration.
Reupholstered. Its square stipe
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Rare Suite of 9 Napoleon III Period Chairs in Blackened Beech
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 9 Napoleon III period chairs in blackened beech.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Period French Louis XIV Set of Four Walnut William & Mary Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four period late 18th century William and Mary walnut dining chairs with fabulous turned
Category
Antique 1780s French William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s
Located in Rīga, LV
design. I have 3 similar chairs in stock.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: France
Period
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Forney, TX
A rare set of four period Napoleon III Second Empire dining chairs, hand-crafted of solid fruitwood
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
H 35.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Side Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Louis XV walnut side chair with upholstered seat.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Period Consulate Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of eight consulate chairs made up of four armchairs and four side chairs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless allure of this exquisite pair of French side chairs, originating around
Category
Antique 1830s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rustic Low Rush Seat Chair, France 1960S
Located in Rīga, LV
information:
Country of manufacture: France
Design period: 1960s
Dimensions: 44 W x 35 D x 92 H cm
Seat: 35 H
Category
20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Dow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Downswept Arms
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47 in W 30 in D 30 in
Set of Four 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Side Chairs is a superlative example
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
suite of 9 chairs in ash and imitation leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
suite of 9 chairs in ash and imitation leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950
a table and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
1900s French Wooden Upholstered Chair on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden upholstered chair on wheels is a delightful blend of classic charm and
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis XIII of the period
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 17 in
Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 12 Louis Philipe period chairs in oak and leather, 19th century
leather not original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model
Located in Prato, Tuscany
beautiful French chairs " a gondola" model made of fine walnut wood and with seat upholstery in sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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French Period Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of French period chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, all French period chairs available were constructed with great care. French period chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Louis XVI and Louis XV French period chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French period chairs over the years, but those made by Rene Gabriel and Jean Pierre Louis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are French Period Chairs?
French period chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,910, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $212,852.
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 Period Chairs
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French 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 is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 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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