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What are French chairs called?
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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.
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Jean-Michel Frank Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, 1935, Rare
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
Rare glass and bronze table lamp by Jean-Michel Frank
Provenance: Ex Colombatti collection
Acquired directly from the Colombatti collection by the current owner
Literature:
Marti...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Original Vintage Jean-Michel Frank Rattan & Iron Console Tables Comte Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Jean-Michel Frank
Iron & Rattan Console Tables, 1940
An exceptionally rare pair of console tables by Jean-Michel Frank, dating to 1940 and exemplifying the designer’s unmistakab...
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Jean-Michel Frank straw marquetry decorative box from the 1930s. Carved from beech wood fully covered by straw marquetry with radiating patterns. It has been fully restored, with slight traces on the marquetry remaining, and the yellow velvet fabric inside that was pretty damaged has been replaced by a black velvet fabric. The box is unsigned, but really similar in size and pattern to Jean-Michel Frank boxes...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Straw, Beech
Coffee Table Designed by J. M. Frank and A. Chanaux
By Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Paris, FR
End of 20th century coffee table by Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux, edited by Ecart International, in sanded and stained oak. This model was not reedited.
Category
1990s French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Oak
Original Vintage Jean-Michel Frank Rattan & Iron Guideron Tables Comte Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Guéridon Tables, 1938
Painted iron and rattan
Diameter: 39 cm (15¼ in)
Height: 71 cm (28 in)
Produced by Comte, Argentina
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is st...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw, Wood
