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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 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 crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunning, refin...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw
1930s Art Déco 4-Pannel Straw Marquetry Folding Screen by Comte S.A., Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco 4-pannel straw marquetry folding screen designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina
By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Material: wood, straw, metal, brass,...
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Art Déco Wooden Desk with Parchment Cover Designed by J.M. Frank for Comte S.A.
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco wooden desk with parchment paper cover designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina
By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Material: wood, parchmen...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Desks
Materials
Enamel
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with slight traces on the marquetry remaining, and the yellow velvet fabric inside that was pretty damaged has been replaced by a black velvet fabric.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
Set of Oakwood and Deerskin 'Elephant' Chairs by J.M. Frank for Comte, Argentina
By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of oak wood veneer and deerskin 'Elephant' chairs designed by Jean-Michel Frank and produced by the company Comte, Argentina
By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Material: wood, o...
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table by Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century modern wood bureau a gradin/writing desk table designed by Jean-Michel Frank, Argentina
By: Jean-Michel Frank
Material: wood, metal, leather
Technique: cast, molded...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
