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Air France – Waiting room chairs – Set of 2 – Bauhaus – 1970s
By Air France
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These chairs have been sitting in a waiting room at Air France in the 1970s. They have a bauhaus
Category

Vintage 1970s European Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Newly Upholstered French Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
room, sitting room, office or even in an entry way or other room!
Category

Antique 1890s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Chairs
Newly Upholstered French Chairs
H 46.5 in W 24 in D 26 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

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Chair
19th Century French Upholstered Chair
H 28.9 in W 23.8 in D 29.3 in
French Peacock chair, 60’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French peacock chair from the 1960’s. The peacock chair is made of woven bamboo m. Decorative
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Wicker

French Peacock chair, 60’s
French Peacock chair, 60’s
H 55.12 in W 35.44 in D 22.05 in
19th Century French Faux Rosewood Voltaire Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
chair has a wide well-sprung seat pad sitting on pleasing out-swept cabriole legs. A very solid and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Club Chair Restored in France New Leather. Matching Pair Available c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chair Restored in Toulouse, France with all New Sheep Leather. Normally this is
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Two Pairs of French White Painted Louis XVI Chairs, Signed Nadal, 1733-1783
By Jean-Rene Nadal
Located in Virum, DK
A pair of French white painted Louis XVI armchairs and chairs(4pcs). Signed Nadal. Maker Jean-René
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Wraparound Backs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with wraparound backs
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
furniture produced from teak, the Model 133 Spadestolen chair. Part of France & Sons success can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Lounge Chairs, White Linen, India, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Teak

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

Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Le Salon Chair 3 by Agathe Labaye and Florian Sumi
Located in London, GB
tense sitting experience.
Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Thonet Chair - Original Herbatschek Series N ° 243711
By Thonet
Located in Padova, IT
and Vienna straw. Very good condition – no restauration - the chair has never been used for sitting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pacha Lounge Chair, Pearl Gold
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Berkeley, CA
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha chair in 1975. Paulin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pacha Lounge Chair, Pearl Gold
Pacha Lounge Chair, Pearl Gold
H 25.5 in W 33.5 in D 30.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Garden Lounge Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This metal garden lounge chair is a sitting machine from the 1950s. It is a great design and very
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Garden Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Garden Lounge Chair
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 49.22 in
'Yue Chair' with Delicate Loop Armrests by Studio MVW
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
covered seat and back make the chair a true jewel for the dining room or in a sitting room or cozy corner
Category

2010s Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pacha Lounge Chair, Black Semi Matt
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Berkeley, CA
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha chair in 1975. Paulin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pacha Lounge Chair, Black Semi Matt
Pacha Lounge Chair, Black Semi Matt
H 25.5 in W 33.5 in D 30.25 in
Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style of chairs reupholstered in a white linen fabric. Perfect for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Bleached Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair from Italy, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
displayed in a hallway (like a French side chair), sgabello were typically highly carved with some sort of
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pierre Cardin Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Gold Velvet
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, pair of easy chairs, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s This hard-to
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight
Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut wingback bergère chair from the 19th century with turned fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of carved 19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchairs
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the late 1960s and early 1970s French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture design. Known as a "bergère à oreilles" in French, this chair boasts a regal presence that is both
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Karate Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
by Airborne (France) during the 70's. This pivoting lounge chair is made of a fiberglass shell with
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gubi Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
(Inherent naturally) Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Janus Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
consists of two chairs with wedge shape ottomans, offering unparalleled sitting comfort. Openly independent
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Gubi Light Pink Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
pioneered low-level living; a modern way of living and sitting on the floor, by getting rid of chair
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Customizable Gubi Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair, Swivel Designed by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
Category

2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Set of Four 19th Century Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
with down cushion is 26", when sitting it is 21" high. Sold as a set of four chairs.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pacha Lounge Chair-Swivel Pearl Gold Base/Karakorum 001 by Pierre Paulin - Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dubai, AE
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pacha Lounge Chair-Fixed Pearl Gold Base/Karakorum001 by Pierre Paulin for Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dubai, AE
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Guariche Tulip Chair, Cast Aluminum, Steiner Meubles, Paris, 1954
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
offers a very comfortable sitting position. This chair is sometimes listed as "Tonneau" chair. In
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s French Original Flambo Swiveling Stools - Various Quantity Available
By Henri Lieber
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French original Flambo swiveling stools. In 1926 Henri Lieber, a French Industrial designer
Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers

Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Sheep Skin by Michael Wolk "Miami Chair" c.1997
By Michael Wolk
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sheep skin swivel chairs by Michael Wolk titled "Miami Chairs" in great condition. Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery

6 Black Art Déco Dining Room Chairs Black-White Raydesign Colored Leather 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of six elegant and comfortable French Art Deco dining room chairs, re-lacquered wooden frame
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Solid Oak Post Modern Library Dining Chairs, Set of 9 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of nine post modern french style library dining chairs made entirely out of solid oak. Made
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Tufted Chauffeuses
Located in Washington, DC
a pair of tufted Napoleon III period chauffeuses - low chairs for sitting by the fire. covered in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Tufted Chauffeuses
Tufted Chauffeuses
H 31 in W 23 in D 22 in
Bamboo and Rattan Telephone Bench, 1970s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Nice vintage telephone bench in bamboo and rattan. It is divided into a sitting area and a table.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Telephone Bench, 1970s
Bamboo and Rattan Telephone Bench, 1970s
H 22.45 in W 36.62 in D 16.54 in
Oyster Wellness Seat Metaphores Boucle by Alex Muradian
By Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
comfortable and healthy sitting position. Unlike traditional seating options that can cause pulling and
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
Category

Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Alberto Orlandi Rare "Pompeii" Italian Leather Armchairs in Steel & Brass c 1980
By Maison Jansen, Alberto Orlandi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
deemed too poor - these chairs should, after all, be used and you should feel comfortable when sitting in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl FD-133 Easy Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Easy Chair Model 133 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in 1953, Denmark. Teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Organic Vintage Four Rattan Dining Chairs Lounge Chairs Patio Garden 1950 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic rattan vintage four ( 4 ) lounge chair or garden chairs Riviera style France 1950s. A
Category

Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of Two 19th Century French Country Style Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Chairs, meticulously crafted from durable oak and woven rattan. Embracing the essence of French country
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

French King Sized Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
France and is a real household name within the design world and beyond. The peacock chair got its fame
Category

Vintage 1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

PAIR Antique French Country Carved Oak Dining ARM Chair Rush Seat Set of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely pair of antique French arm chairs, with classic French style, perfect
Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Genuine French Tolix Table in Raw Steel with '6' Matching Steel Stacking Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
no protective coating and has been sitting in a warehouse with over (1000) Tolix chairs and stools
Category

2010s French Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST DESK & CHAIR by LUCIEN CARRIER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful set composed of a chair and a small desk or console, with black lacquered metallic
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Set of Table & Four Chairs in the Hunting Theme Oak, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French set of a oak table and its four chairs, circa 1960. The shape of the chairs and table are
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Teak Armchair, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century French armchair combines a visually stunning structural body with expert caning
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Teak Armchair, France, 1950s
French Teak Armchair, France, 1950s
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 32.88 in
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French Chair Sitting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French chair sitting you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and animal skin, every French chair sitting was constructed with great care. Find 105 options for an antique or vintage French chair sitting now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French chair sitting, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French chair sitting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French chair sitting over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Paulin, Gubi and Gabriel Scott are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Chair Sitting?

Prices for a French chair sitting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $69,375, while the average can fetch as much as $4,688.
Questions About French Chair Sitting
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How you sit in a plantation chair is largely a matter of personal preference. One option is to position your spine along the sloped back and rest your feet on the floor. Some people add a bolster or throw pillow for comfort. Plantation chairs also pair well with footstools. You'll find a collection of plantation chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you sit in an Ekstrem chair is largely a matter of personal preference. Part of the fun of the design is the fact that it encourages you to try out a variety of positions. You can face the back and slip your legs through the opening or turn the other way and rest your feet on the floor. Also, try propping one leg up on one of the bending arms. Shop a wide range of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best chairs for sitting all day are Ergonometric Office chairs. Some of the more popular models include the Herman Miller Embody and the Steelcase Leap chair. Find a variety of chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    If you have a job that forces you to sit at a computer all day, then you must invest in a good ergonomic office chair. While there is no universally perfect fit chair for all, a good chair should help you maintain a neutral pose, feet flat on the ground, knees slightly higher than hips and hips, shoulders and ears all lined up with each other. And a good chair comes with multiple levers for adjusting heights and angles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal office chair is the one that provides the utmost comfort during long working hours. The chair that offers proper support for your back while adjusting to meet the desk's height is the perfect pick. During long sitting hours, there is a good chance of experiencing back pain and discomfort. So, the best office chair is the one that is adjustable, perfectly cushioned with proper back support and armrests. Find a collection of antique and vintage office chairs from Herman Miller, Knoll and more on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 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 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.