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French Furniture from the 19th Century
By Denise Ledoux-Lebard
Located in valatie, NY
French furniture. The book has 32 pages of color plates and many black and white illustrations. It is the
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20th Century French Books

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French Furniture from the 19th Century
French Furniture from the 19th Century
H 11.25 in W 10 in D 2.75 in
Sotheby's, Highly Important French Furniture from a Private Collection, 1993
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's, highly important French furniture from a Private collection, NY November 19, 1993, sale
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1990s American Books

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French Furniture of the 18th Century
By Pierre Verlet
Located in valatie, NY
French Furniture of the 18th century by Pierre Verlet and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel (Translator
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1990s American Books

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French Furniture of the 18th Century
French Furniture of the 18th Century
H 9.75 in W 7.25 in D 1.25 in
Pl. 4 Antique Print of French Furniture Objects by Racinet, circa 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'France - France - Frankreich'. Chromolithograph of French Furniture Objects
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Christie's NY: Important French Furniture, Ceramics Property from J. Paul Getty
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's NY: Important French Furniture, Ceramics, Tapestries, and Carpets including Property
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1990s American Books

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Fine English & French Furniture & Objects Form Private Residence of H F Du Pont
Located in valatie, NY
Fine English and French furniture and objects of Art form the Private Residence of Henry Francis du
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1990s American Books

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French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.64 in
Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous pair of French Boulle style side tables with distinctive red finish - One drawer to the front on
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Vintage 1980s Side Tables

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Wood

Francois Linke 1855-1946, the Belle Epoque of French Furniture by C Payne (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
of French fashion was at its height. Linke together with sculptor Leon Message created highly
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Early 20th Century Books

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Set of Eight French Country Ladder Back Armchairs w/ Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French furniture manufacturer in the early 1900's. These chairs beautifully capture the rustic elegance
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Carved French Oriental Style Two Tier side table in the style of Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 31in W: 27 1/4in D: 16in This is an Exceptional piece of french furniture! Highly
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Vintage 1940s French Chinese Export End Tables

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Wood

Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
By Elio Quaglino
Located in valatie, NY
furniture is known for its Fine carving, its painted furniture and it's similarity to French furniture of
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20th Century Italian Books

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Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
H 11.75 in W 9 in D 1 in
19th Century French Rose Bar with Interior Lighting and Silver Leaf Lining
By Andrés Siegel
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
French furniture from the early 19th century, intervened, cover inspired by Tina Modotti's "Roses
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Antique Early 19th Century French Dry Bars

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Wood

3 Replica Prints by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince of “Le Mobilier Francais en Russie”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original paintings of the French furniture in the Russian imperial palaces. Commissioned by Catherine The
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Vintage 1980s American Empire Revival Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture With Historical Notes and Illus. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, Later Eighteenth Century Boulle Furniture, Nineteenth Century Furniture, Copies of French Furniture
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Mid-20th Century English Books

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1940's French Wood Chandelier Wired for US
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
In the manner of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946), a French furniture designer and woodworker who was
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Eugène Vallin, Menuisier d'art de l'ecole de Nancy
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Eugène Vallin (1856 – 21 July 1922) was a French furniture designer and manufacturer, as well as an
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Early 20th Century Books

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French Provincial Center Table with Original Breccia Marble Top
Located in Edenbridge, GB
stylish desirable and rare piece of French furniture.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Center Tables

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Oak

Property from the Collection of Mrs Charles Wrightsman (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the Sotheby's catalogue from May 1984 which featured 247 lots including important French
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20th Century Books

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Series of 4 Large Danish Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs, Style of Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
this furniture bought in the 1960s at French Furnitures shop Roche et Bobois.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Commode with Ormolu Mounta
Located in Charleston, SC
throughout- see photos. Very fine example of French furniture.
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Ormolu

Restauration, Louis-Philippe by Janine Leris-Laffargue, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Ed hardcover with dust jacket. French furniture of the Louis-Philippe restoration period, circa 1804
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1990s French Books

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18th Century French Regency-Style Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Surrey, BC
Classic French furniture from the early 1800s. A walnut commode has elegant hand-carved details
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Antique Early 1800s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Auffray made some of the finest French furniture ever made in the United States. Their quality and
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Set of 6 Maison Regain Dining Chairs, Circa 1970s, France
By Maison Regain
Located in San Antonio, TX
"x20.50"seat height "Maison Regain, the renowned French furniture atelier from the Haute-Alpes region of
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

A pair of French 19th c mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commodes by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
French furniture by Christopher Payne with an accompanying mirror on top. )
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Marble, Bronze

Elmwood Dining Table in the Style of Pierre Chapo, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chapo; French furniture design; Craftsmanship; 1960s; Dining table; Solid elmwood; Donald Judd
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Vintage 1960s French Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco
Located in Nice, FR
the 1930s Beautiful French furniture
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco
Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco
H 37.41 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Keck Collection from La Lanterne, Bel Air, California. NY, Sotheby’s, 1991
Located in valatie, NY
of records were set by the museum-quality French furniture, Continental porcelains, marbles and
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1990s American Books

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Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
typical of French furniture design. The benches stand on gracefully curved cabriole legs. The seating
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Benches

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Velvet, Giltwood

French Art Deco Eglomise Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
world war and brought their French furniture with them. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Curved Wood Coffee Table in the manner of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Toronto, CA
wood. A testament to late 20th century French furniture design.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Karate chair, Michel Cadestin for Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair is designed by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne, circa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Karate chair, Michel Cadestin for Airborne
Karate chair, Michel Cadestin for Airborne
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Seven Assorted Catalogues from Chinese Porcelain Company, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
French Furniture. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. #26, Important Chinese Export Porcelain from Kanji
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1990s American Books

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Hand Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Fayetteville, AR
very short time period in French furniture. The Directoire style spanned a ten year period from 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Daybeds

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Bureau Plat Mahogany France 1780 Writing Desk with Side Drawers
Located in Epfach, DE
centre stage, surrounded by other fine pieces of French furniture art. This mahogany bureau plat, circa
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

17th Century French Provincial Cupboard
Located in Edenbridge, GB
this into a truly wonderful and usable early piece of historical antique French furniture. This
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Walnut

17th Century French Provincial Cupboard
17th Century French Provincial Cupboard
H 75.6 in W 55.52 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Folding Kitchen Work/Farm Table by Erik Bolin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eric Bolin was a French furniture designer to the stars. His list of list of clients included
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Antique 1870s Swedish Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

1950s Curved Wood Dining Table in the manner of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Toronto, CA
wood. A testament to 1950s French furniture design - with lasting beauty that resonates in today's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Pair of Chairs Attributed to Andre Arbus (1903 - 1969)
By André Arbus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of chairs attributed to French furniture designer, sculptor and architect, Andre Arbus (1903
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Rare Pair of 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were designed circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne. Referred to as
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Octagonal Rosewood Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
why there are no applications in gilded bronze, usual in French furniture. Size: 75 x 75 x 70 cms.  
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Octagonal Rosewood Table, France, 19th Century
Octagonal Rosewood Table, France, 19th Century
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Elm side table by Pierre Chapo for Maison Regain
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
-1987) was a French furniture designer and craftsman who was active in the mid-20th century. He is known
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Slate

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, "The Belle Époque of French furniture by Christopher Payne, index number 768, pages 184-185
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Antique Early 1900s Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Pair of 760 Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1957 for Steiner, Paris
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Beirut, LB
with fabric in orange color. Joseph-André Motte (6 January 1925 – 1 June 2013) was a French furniture
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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Chairs

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Stainless Steel

20th Century French Pair of Caned Desk Armchairs, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
. (French maker for office and Café furniture) Good condition and quality. Ideal for a desk.
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20th Century French Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet Jacques Émile Ruhlmann Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Deco cabinet is done in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass, Enamel

Mathieu Mategot Aubusson Tapestry
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
French furniture designer he devoted his work full time to tapestries in the 1960s becoming one of the
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Vintage 1960s French Tapestries

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Wool

Mathieu Mategot Aubusson Tapestry
Mathieu Mategot Aubusson Tapestry
H 62 in W 42 in D 0.35 in
Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
forms in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for collectors and designers, with great
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Late 20th Century French Napoleon III Books

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French 19th Century Table Louis XV Style with Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
-shaped side table or center table in marquetry and gilt bronze. French furniture of the 20th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

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Bronze

Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
period in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for collectors and designers, with great
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Late 20th Century French Books

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Paper

Glamorous Pair Roger Rougier Life Size Moulded White Acrylic Petal Floor Lamps
By Roger Rougier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Roger Rougier (1926-1993) was a French furniture designer and decorator, known for his innovative
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Acrylic

Troika Slipper Chair & Footstool Design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Vorst, BE
Troika chair for the French furniture manufacturer Airborne in 1958. The chair has been newly
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Steel

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
pieces and other forms of the period in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for
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Late 20th Century French Books

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Mobillier de Haute Normandie by Édith Mannoni, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
other forms of the period in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for collectors and
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Late 20th Century French Books

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Mobilier Vendeen Aunis-Saintonge by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
forms of the period in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for collectors and designers
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Late 20th Century French Books

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Paper

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
pieces and other forms of the period in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for
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Late 20th Century French Books

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Paper

Mobilier Normand by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
forms of the period in full color. Great reference book on French furniture for collectors and designers
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Late 20th Century Books

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Paper

Frits Henningsen Armchairs, Oak and Leather
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Klint, drew inspiration from the classical British and French furniture styles of 17th and 18th
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Frits Henningsen Armchairs, Oak and Leather
Frits Henningsen Armchairs, Oak and Leather
H 34.45 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
The Greta Garbo Collection Auction Catalog - 1990 Sotheby's - 1st Edition
Located in Rochester, NY
paintings, portraits, fine 18th century continental and French furniture, early porcelain ceramics - Meissen
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1990s American Books

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Paper

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    A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
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    Yes, Balenciaga uses French shoe sizing. Most French fashion houses use European sizing methods, which is also true for Balenciaga shoes—it follows the EU method. If you know your North American shoe size, a good rule of thumb is to add 31 to it and you’ll have your EU shoe size. If you’re wondering about Balenciaga clothing, most items follow a traditional S, M, L, etc. format. You’ll find a large collection of Balenciaga shoes and other products from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
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    The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
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    The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
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    Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
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    The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
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    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
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    The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.
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    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

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    Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.