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Pair of 18th Century French Abusson Tapestry Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare pair of curvaceous 18th century French chairs with their original Abusson tapestry and
Category
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry
French 18th Century Country Style Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome set of four antique beechwood chairs, with original green paint, and rush seats. Elegantly
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
18th Century French Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century Group of four French Side Chairs with Cane Backs. They are Carved Giltwood and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
18th Century Side Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
A rare treasure discovered in France, this courtly 18th-century slipper chair, with its fanciful
Category
Antique 18th Century French Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
18th Century, French Opera Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood, Feathers
French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI low caned fireside slipper chair, 18th century.
This very rare and exceptional
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
With later leaf print upholstery & cushion seat
Category
Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 18th Century Oak Louis XIII High Chair
Located in CANTELEU, FR
This French 18th-century Louis XIII chair, crafted from solid oak, is a beautiful testament to the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French entrance chairs from the 18th century, covered with tapestry
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Elegant pair of French chairs from the 18th century which are distinguished by their magnificent
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 42 in W 31 in D 26 in
18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Directoire Bergere.
This stunning 18th century period French Directoire chair
Category
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair.
The very high back
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Brown Leather Bergère Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century French Louis XVI Bergère chair, with brown leather seat and back. Painted wood frame
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
Eigth Louis XVI Painted Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Five stamped by Marc Gautron cabinetmaker.
Upholstered in brown velvet.
French.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
French 18th Century Walnut Corner Cane Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century French walnut corner caned chair with a thin parchment colored leather pillow.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century gilt ladies' chairs.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
French, Louis XV Régence Caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two Similar
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French, Louis XV Régence Style caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two similar presented as a pair without
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
18th Century Primitive Child Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Primitive child chair.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Primitive Chairs
Materials
Oak
French 18th Century Louis XVI Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XVI bergère embodies the refined elegance and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery
Located in Roswell, GA
encircles the fabric portion of chairs. Found in Northern France.
The chair have a distinctive curved back
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in
Louis XV Bergère Chair 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 18th Century Louis XV Beechwood Bergère Chair that embodies the elegant and ornate style of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Fine pair of 18th century French Aubusson upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine pair of 18th Century French Fauteuils covered in aubusson tapestry from an incredible
Category
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
By Georges Jacob
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century carved and painted Directoire side chairs. Featuring a lovely patina and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Provincial Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
These handsome armchairs are an excellent example of the understated elegance of French provincial
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 41.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
18th Century French Caned Corner Chair or Chaise De Bureau
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French caned chair is a rare blend of elegance and craftsmanship
Category
Antique 18th Century French Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A pair of early 18th century Louis XV chairs. Displaying carved walnut giltwood frames that have
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
H 41.74 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Regence Caned French Armchair
Located in Brussels, BE
patina, 18th century period.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Régence Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Upholstered Slipper Chair Stamped Bernhard
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French 18th century Louis XV slipper chair features a slightly slanted back with a delicately
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs. Gorgeous upholstry and shape
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th-century Louis XV chair potty exemplifies the period's intricate craftsmanship and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Lacquer, Wood
H 35.24 in W 16.74 in D 16.15 in
Set of Four French 18th Century Painted Side Chairs with Liberal Arts Allegory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four French painted wood side chairs from the 18th century, with carved Liberal Arts
Category
Antique 18th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.5 in W 18.75 in D 17.25 in
Set of 12 French 18th Century Ivory Painted Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
very good condition.
6 chairs are original 18' century and 6 are made in the 20' century.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Dow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Downswept Arms
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47 in W 30 in D 30 in
18th Century French Bergere Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 18th-century French bergère, circa 1790, is a fine example of Louis XVI style
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century French Fruitwood Fauteuil À Oreills in Fortuny Fabric with pillow. Rich honey colored
Category
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Lacquer, Wood
H 35.24 in W 16.74 in D 16.15 in
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable pair of 18th Century Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1780 France. Hand-carved, solid wood
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique French 18th Century Walnut Elbow Fauteuil Armchair, circa 1720
Located in London, GB
Antique French 18th century Walnut Elbow Fauteuil armchair, circa 1720
A French 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 44.49 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4 circa 19th Century France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.54 in
8 Antique Swedish 18th Century Baroque French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Suite of 8 Swedish gilt and gesso Louis XV/Rococo side chairs, Circa mid 18th century. Features an
Category
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
H 41.25 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late eighteenth century French Directoire period painted side chairs features its
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Set of 6 Caned Chairs, 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 matching side chairs in carved and painted wood with caning on the backs and seats.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Set of very unusual 18th century chairs
It's a set of four chairs, all with different paintings
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, Gilded Wood, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs in gilded wood with original double cane armrests.
The fluted turned wood legs and hand-carved details are the result of remarkable craftsman...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
A set of 6 French Baroque Chairs, 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
18th-century chairs embody the elegance and craftsmanship of the Baroque period, offering timeless
Category
Antique 1760s French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs, Carved Wood with Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French 18th century Louis XVI side chairs, carved wood with gold.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
French Caned Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
18th century French hand-carved walnut corner chair with excellent detail. Lyrical shape with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Corner Chairs
Set of Two Louis XVI Chairs, in Carved Walnut, France, 18th Century '1774-1791'
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of two Louis XVI Chairs, in carved walnut. France, 18th century (1774-1791) "slightly different
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Invalide Chair in Working Condition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved beechwood, reclining, wing-back invalide chair in wonderful working condition. The
Category
Antique 1790s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
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18th Century French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 18th century French chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century French chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. We have 546 antique and vintage 18th century French chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 18th century French chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 18th century French chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. antique textiles galleries, Antoine Gailliard and Jean Nadal L'aine each produced beautiful 18th century French chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 18th Century French Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,015, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $124,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 18th Century French Chairs
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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