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What is a fauteuil in France?
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In France, a fauteuil is any chair that features arms and upholstery. In the U.S. and England, the term usually refers to a chair with an upholstered back and seat and a decorative wooden frame complete with arms. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique and vintage armchairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th Century French Fauteuil Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Late 18th century Louis VXI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Magnificent Pair of French Aubusson Tapestry and Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two of the prettiest French fauteuil chairs we've ever seen having ornately carved wood painted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Louis XVI style Fauteuils
French, from the end of the 19th century
in carved and gilded
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs
Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold
Category
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
