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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 XVI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$2,950
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
