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Pair of Typical "French Reconstruction" Chair circa 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of typical "French Reconstruction" chair, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" chairs, France 1946. "Reconstruction" chairs were designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960 seat to restore
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Suite of 6 Oak Chairs, France circa 1950/1960 "Reconstruction" Style
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Suite of 6 oak chairs, France circa 1950/1960 "Reconstruction" style.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of French Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very elegant pair of mid-century reconstruction chairs that were sourced in the south of France
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

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

Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1950, french reconstruction. Upholstery in good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
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 Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchair, circa 1950, french reconstruction.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Lounge Chair "Reconstruction" in Oak and Velvet in the Style of Marcel Gascoin
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lounge chair "Reconstruction" in oak and velvet in the style of Marcel Gascoin, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of Solid Oak Dining Chairs (4) and Armchairs (2) Reconstruction 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice and brutalist solid oak dining room set figuring 4 chairs and 2 armchairs Reconstruction
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pierre Guariche and Jean
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Marcel Gascoin, Pair of "CF" Chairs, France 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin, Pair of beech straw chairs, "CF" model, France 1950. Icon of the French
Category

Antique 1850s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
white boucle fabric. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, these chairs pay homage to
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 35.04 in W 32.29 in D 26.97 in
A MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
A telescopic workshop chair, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, metal structure
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Rattan & Black Enameled Steel Chairs by Lucien Carrier - France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
minimalist chairs have a unique French Reconstruction era look. Their compact size makes them ideal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

An Architectural MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing very singular, telescopic workshop chair, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and light chair with rounded "Ladybug" style lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A very graphic chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, black lacquered metal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Rene gabriel lounge chair France Reconstruction
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Gistel, BE
Fantastic early Rene Gabriel lounge chair in a dark stained massive wood. Comes with the original
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By Pierre Chapo, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade with massive pine. Unusual chair. The overall is patinated and shows various
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
H 25.01 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Plywood Side Chairs, France 1960's
By Jacques Dumond
Located in New York, NY
A pair of plywood chairs from the post-war reconstruction period with canted back legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare brutalist wabi sabi side chair made in the mountains of France in the 1950’s in solid wood
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
Pierre Cruège Oak Dining Chairs, France 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Oak dining chairs by Pierre Cruège, France 1950s Set of 6 dining chairs by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Cruège Oak Dining Chairs, France 1950s
Pierre Cruège Oak Dining Chairs, France 1950s
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Raoul Guys lounge chairs. French Reconstruction era. Please read condition comments
Category

Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Cruège, Set of 6 Straw Chairs, France, 1950
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Catonvielle, FR
at the service of French Reconstruction (1945-1955). These chairs were produced during this period
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR in G. NAKASHIMA style, France 1950
By George Nakashima
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant rocking chair with generous lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, of Dansk
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six chairs, Guillerme and Chambron, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Nice, FR
Six chairs, Guillerme and Chambron in oak, from the 1960s. They are in good condition.Six chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of C chairs by Marcel Gascoin, ARHEC edition, 1947
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 chairs, but we have 6 available. Marcel Gascoin, born August 24, 1907 in Le
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chair in Oak and Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1936
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair in oak and leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1936 Oak chair with an upside down backrest and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The low chair designed by Maxime Old has a base in stained oak and matt varnish, and a seat that
Category

2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Set of 4 Oak Chairs with White Fabric Seat by René Gabriel, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 oak chairs with white fabric seat by René Gabriel, 1950s René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Oak

Yellow Modern Chair in Oak and Faux Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow Modern chair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938 Bridge chair in stained
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of 555 Bleech Chair and Red Skaï Seat by René Gabriel, Norma, 1941
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of 555 Bleech Chair and Red Skaï Seat by René Gabriel, Norma, 1941 René Gabriel (1899 - 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Wood and Fabric Chairs by Marcel Gascoin, Arhec, 1950s
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 wood and fabric chairs by Marcel Gascoin This set of chairs has no defects, but it may
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marcel Gascoin C-Chair Dining Chair in Oak
By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin
Located in Glendale, CA
-war housing in France, the C–Chair has become one of the legendary French architect and designer’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Marcel Gascoin C-Chair Dining Chair in Oak
Marcel Gascoin C-Chair Dining Chair in Oak
H 31.1 in W 16.14 in D 20.86 in
Set of Two Reconstruction Walnut Armchairs, 1940s, France
By Francis Jourdain, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
chairs reflect the design influences and historical context of the French reconstruction era. Designed
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Marcel Gascoin C-Chair Dining Chair in American Walnut
By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin
Located in Glendale, CA
1947 for post-war housing in France, the C–Chair has become one of the legendary French architect and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Rattan Terrasse SUMMER SET, 3 SEATS & 1 TABLE, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A small summer lounge for a terrace, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, including 3 armchairs in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Charles Ramos for Castellanetta Mid Century Modern
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Charles Ramos for Castellanetta Mid Century Modern Stained solid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ash and Laminate Table Reconstruction Period, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ash and laminate table reconstruction period circa 1950. Dimension with extensions: Measures: 73 x
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Ash

René Gabriel Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs Armchairs, France 1940’s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ladderbacks armchairs by René Gabriel from the reconstruction era these chairs exemplify
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs Attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern easy chairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s. Rare modernist pair
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rationalism and major player in French Reconstruction, Marcel Gascoin designs quality furniture with clean
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
H 28.55 in W 35.44 in D 27.17 in
Jean Prouvé INSA facade panel France 1960 large
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
-war reconstruction in France, prioritizing experience over profit. His avant-garde spirit and humanist
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Fauteuil en chêne de René Gabriel, France, 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
period of French reconstruction, this beautiful chair is in very good condition.  
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Michel Ducaroy Sna Roset Armchair France 1950
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
One of MMD’s favourites is this lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by SNA
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Michel Ducaroy Sna Roset Armchair France 1950
Michel Ducaroy Sna Roset Armchair France 1950
H 25.99 in W 24.02 in D 27.96 in
Dining table by Guillerme and Chambron, 1960, France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Nice, FR
extensions 90 cm long and 35 cm wide. If you wish, it has six original oak chairs that you can see on my
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rattan Lounge Chair (Footrest) Attributed to Louis Sognot, Chevallier, 1952
By Louis Sognot
Located in PARIS, FR
Rattan Lounge Chair (Footrest) Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1952 This armchair is attributed to
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

"Rigitulle" Ply Perforated Sheet Metal Armchairs by René Malaval - France 1950s
By Rene Malaval
Located in New York, NY
of post-war French "Reconstruction" industrial design movement. These chairs will ship from France
Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
A single pair of armchairs is available (a variation on Marcel Gascoin's famous C chair). This pair
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Inclined Shelf in Oak by René Jean Caillette, 1950
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in PARIS, FR
the great names of Reconstruction. The pieces he designed are characteristic of his ingenuity, his
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

Gueridon by Rene Jean Caillette, 1950
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in PARIS, FR
Reconstruction. The pieces he designed are characteristic of his ingenuity, his taste for sobriety and his desire
Category

Mid-20th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Oak

Gueridon by Rene Jean Caillette, 1950
Gueridon by Rene Jean Caillette, 1950
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Willy Guhl Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
1950s to decorate a classy French house. Good condition. Swiss neo-functionalist designer Willy Guhl
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

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French Reconstruction Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French reconstruction chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French reconstruction chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French reconstruction chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French reconstruction chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French reconstruction chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rene Gabriel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Reconstruction Chair?

Prices for a French reconstruction chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $496 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,651.

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Questions About French Reconstruction 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.