French Styled Upholstered Chairs
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Textile, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Suede, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
20th Century French Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Chairs
Linen
Antique 1860s French Louis XIV Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Damask
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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.
- 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.
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