Louis XV Armchairs
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
Large Louis XV Regence Armchair in Walnut & Linen, 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
A large and comfortable Louis XV style armchair , France early 19th century.
Upholstered in a grey/ blue linen, the frame in walnut with excellent patina.
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and ca...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Style Walnut and Caned French Provincial Bergere
Located in Montreal, QC
This shapely corner armchair has unusually positioned legs. The curving arms ,legs and caned sides and seat all contribute a sense of lightness , the carving is excellent.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs.
The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Louis 15 "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style "fauteuil à la Reine", richly carved with foliage on the top rail of the back and floral motifs on the curved legs. The fineness of the carvings presents e...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Painted Louis XV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Painted Louis XV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add a visually soft, classic accent to any room, plus surprising comfort in the bargain! Sculpted from solid hardwood ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
A fine large pair of 19th c gilt carved Louis XV fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine large pair of French 19th century Louis XV gilt carved open armchairs. Covered in a French material
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Style Floral Tapestry arm chairs - a Pair. Item features a ribbon and rose carved crest, floral tapestry u...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each "bergères à oreilles" armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with richly carved scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated armchairs, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GiLTWOOD FINISH FRENCH LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood Fauteuils
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Armchair Bergere Petite and Gros Point Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Louis XV style armchair or bergere. The fine petite and gros needlepoint upholstery seat and backrest depicting large floral baskets or urns in vibrant colors on a won...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather, carved cabriole legs and slate blue and ivory check patterned fabric seat backs. Some s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Antique French Louis XV Style Ornate Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style ornate carved giltwood fauteuil armchairs newly upholstered - pair.
These elegant and regal French armchairs have a masterfully solid carved wood fra...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden And Fabric Bergere Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair In French Antiques Louis XV Design Style composed of a Wooden Structure adorned With Fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Louis XV French Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 18th century Louis XV French fauteuil, or armchair, with sturdy walnut frame and fine hand carved decoration. Upholstered in 19th century petit point tapestry. Pegged constru...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery
Louis XV Pair of Tan Silk Brocade Carved Armchairs in Oak with Two Pillows
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of fauteuils in a neutral tan, in the style of Louis XV.
Chairs of the Louis XV period style are comfortable, more comfortab...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden and Wicker Cane with Beige Fabric Bergere
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair in French antiques Louis XV design style composed of a white patina wooden structure and wicker cane back adorned with beige fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four French Mid-18th Century Rococo Louis XV Painted Fauteuils
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare and attractive set of four period Louis XV pale green and rose painted armchairs. Each with a flowerhead and foliate carved toprail, padded and scrolled arms and a serpentine ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Louis XV Antique Fauteil Armchair in Custom Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
What's old is renewed in this antique Louis XV style armchair in an aqua blue and pale gilt-yellow orchid pattern silk upholstery. This...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Paire De Fauteuils Cabriolets De Style Louis XV
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Paire de fauteuils cabriolets de style Louis XV récemment entièrement restaurés et en excellent état .
Tissu de soierie à motifs de danseurs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
antique ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved d...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Sheffield, MA
Distinctive vintage Louis XV style hand carved armchair having open and down swept arms and elegant cabriole legs. Upholstery shows wear and some staining.
M...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French upholstered armchair wonderfully embodies the Louis XV style with rich ornamentation and nary a straight line in sight. The chair has a sinuous wooden frame ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood & Tapestry Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality set of four French early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and tapestry armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely carved f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Luscious Pair of Caramel Leather and White Carved Wood French Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious pair of leather embossed armchairs or fauteuils. Can be used as elegant dining chairs at the head of a table, or armchairs in the livingroom or...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV Fauteuil A La Reine in fruitwood. Beautifully carved with a good patina, newly upholstered in a stone coloured textured silk.
Category
1740s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs
By Minton Spidell
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Brown Needlepoint Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Louis XV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back and serpentine seat, carved arms raised on cabriole legs. Nice upholstery.
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Aged Giltwood Louis XV Style Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of vintage aged giltwood open armchairs
Beautiful French style aged darkened giltwood chairs with new upholstery
in a natural canvas duck cloth, finished with simple braided g...
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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Giltwood
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Louis XV style giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru velvet with nailhead detail. Also available C.O.M.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils, circa 1940
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French upholstered Louis XV style fauteuils with brass nailhead trim, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Victorian Distressed Green Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Victorian style distressed green gold gilt cane bergere chair. Item features gold gilt details, double cane frame, solid wood construction, green distressed f...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XV Armchair
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Louis XV armchair made in France.
made of a solid wooden base with some great sculpture details in the wood and a nice fabric with a flower pattern.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nice Antique Pair Fench Louis XV Armchairs Fauteueills
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These antiqe chairs are in good condition as far as the franes are concerned, but will be needing new upholsetry. That means its a great chance to put your touch on them! They each m...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil By François Linke, Paris.
The scroll and channelled frame beautifully carved with rocaille...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Large Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Tapestry
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyers say must sell as probate close looms . Pair of unusually large and commodious giltwood fauteuil with possibly 18th century chinoiserie...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Carved and Gilt Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th century French carved and gilt Louis XV style chairs- a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs.
Side Chairs – 18?wide x 20.5? deep x 40...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique 1800s His & Her French Throne Statement Chairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of antique 1800s his/king & her/queen french throne statement chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A decorative pair of late 19th century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs, upholstered in a blue velvet fabric, with carved decoration to the frame. Very comfortable armchairs. Great patina.
The dimensions are:
Height: 88cm (34.6in)
Width: 62cm (24.4in)
Depth: 64cm (25.2in)
These pair of French armchairs are in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat and back have been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Armchair, Fauteuil with Needlepoint Tape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV fruitwood armchair ~ Fauteuil with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of expert craftsmanship melded with extraordinary artistry! Utilizing sel...
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Fruitwood
18th Century, Large Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair
Measurements: cm H 108 x W 73 x D 77, seat H 46 x D 51 x W 61
The splendid large armchair, in finely carved and gilded wood, was made in Genoa, in the Louis XV period, mid-18th century. The pentagonal back has a wavy and curvilinear profile, and is decorated with carvings with phytomorphic and rocaille elements. The armrests, slightly moved and decorated with carved leaves, end with a volute and from this fit the seat. The band under sitting is moved and decorated with rocaille elements, as well as the legs, arched, and curly feet. On the back, a repainting of the ochre tint was done. The back and seat are padded and lined in red velvet with fine ochre and grey decorations.
The type of carving accords refinement and gracefulness to the armchair. The shaped backrest, the wavy armrests and the curved legs give elegance and charm to this seat, easily inserted in any furnishing context, both marked by modern and antique taste...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice Louis XV style walnut cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs, resting on weels, are curved and end with casters. The ar...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs, newly upholstered in an Orientalist linen with lime green accents.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Period Cabriolet Armchair "à la Reine", 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period armchair covered with a flower patterned tapestry. The armchairs have a sober and elegant movement of its accotoires as well as its arched feet.
France
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely mottled fillets which lead up each leg and along the curved frieze centered by a charming finely carved floral reserve. The cushioned arms display...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV Style Woven Skirt Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV style woven skirt bergere lounge arm chair. Item features green striped upholstery, carved woven skirt, very nice item, great style and form. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Set of Seven French Louis XV Leather Embossed Armchairs or Fauteuils, to be used in any room of the home. Can be used as elegant dining chairs, or armchairs in the living or...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XV Armchair Cabriolet Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis 15 cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs are curved and end with casters. The armrests have volutes bringing a certain elegance.
It has a beautiful red embossed velvet tapestry...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Louis Xv armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Chateau d'Ax, Theodore Alexander, and Beauvais Royal Manufactory. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $3,415.
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