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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 meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is st...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw, Wood
Jean-Michel Frank Hand-Crafted Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, 1930
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
Hermès Reeditions Dining Table by Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Reeditions Dining Table by Jean-Michel Frank for Hermès. Crafted with exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, this refi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Hermès Reeditions Dining Chairs by Jean-Michel Frank, Set of Eight
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Reeditions Dining Chairs by renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank for Hermes. These chairs reflect the timeless elegance and refined sensibility associated with the bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Coffee Table Designed by J. M. Frank and A. Chanaux
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International
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


