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Ligne Roset by Didier Gomez French Line Beige Leather Accent Chair
By Ligne Roset, Didier Gomez
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset in 1999, the French line dining armchair is a Classic yet modern design. The elegant solid wood frame, creates an angular silho...
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1990s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Joseph-André Motte, Set of 3 "Tempo" Easy Chairs for Steiner, France, 1950
By Siege Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant set of 3 French Lounge Chairs model "Tempo" designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s and produced by Sièges Steiner, France. Black lacquered metal feet. Excellent conditi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Single Kappa Slipper Lounge Chair in Bouclé, France 1970's
By Kappa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant armless lounge chair comprised of metal and upholstery, produced by the French manufacturer Kappa, circa 1970s France. Fully restored and upholstered in a crème bouclé. Satin...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
By Roger Lecal
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large white lacquered metal rings movable on two central pivots, thus forming armillary sphe...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Tandem Sunlounger by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
The convivial and asymmetrical sunlounger allows a wide range of configurations. His reclining backrest offers 4 different positions. Mesh available in other colors Wheels hidden ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Tandem Sunlounger by Ego Paris
Tandem Sunlounger by Ego Paris
H 14 in W 35 in D 82 in
1970s France Attr. Michel Pigneres Lounge chairs
By Michel Pigneres
Located in New York, NY
1970s Lucite shell mounted on steel supports loose suede cushion rests in structure, designed by Michel Pigneres, made in France
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Lucite

Charles Ramos French Lounge Chair
By Charles Ramos
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Ramos, lounge chair, redone in Italian Alpaca wool bouclé on gilded aluminum legs. Minimal, elegant, graceful and yet comfortable. Coming from a cabinetmaker family, Charles ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ramos French Lounge Chair
Charles Ramos French Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 29 in D 31 in
1970s Boxer Leather Lounge Chair by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Kwok Hoi Chan boxer lounge chair for Steiner, circa early 1970s, France. Cream padded leather and tubular chromed steel. Very unique and extremely comfortable seat, in good/...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Louis Paolozzi, Single "Concerto" Corner Chair for Zol, France, 1950
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Corner Lounge Chair model "Concerto" designed by Louis Paolozzi in the 1950s and produced by Zol, France. Black lacquered metal feet. Excellent condition. Origi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930 Handwoven with a green stripe Very comfortable for patio or garden Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Louis Paolozzi, Single "Concerto" Easy Chair for Zol, France, 1950
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Lounge Chair model "Concerto" designed by Louis Paolozzi in the 1950s and produced by Zol, France. Black lacquered metal feet. Excellent condition. Original pie...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brushed Brass Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This Armchair brings a stylish touch to any space with its subtle curves. Have fun with its swivel base while enjoying this armchair as a matched ensemble or alone. Structure is con...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Olindias Bar Stool by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Olindias bar stool by Luca Nichetto. Materials: shell: dark green / coral / duck blue / warm. Light lacquered polyurethane. Structure: black powder-coated metal. Dimensions: W4...
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Olindias Bar Stool by Luca Nichetto
Olindias Bar Stool by Luca Nichetto
H 32.68 in W 18.98 in D 18.98 in
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto Materials: Shell: Dark Green NCS 8010 B70G/Dark Yellow NCS 4050 Y20R/Duck Blue NCS 6020 B10G/Warm Light Grey NCS 2002 Y50R lacquered Polyuret...
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
Pierre Guariche Lounge Chair for Airborne, France 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Pierre Guariche, manufactured by Airborne in France around 1960. This eye-catching piece has a black lacquered, tubular metal frame. The seat ...
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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in cream Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in camouflage Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Organic Kid Rattan Chair, 1960s, France
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Riviera Organic Handcrafted Children rattan chair, 1960s, France. Super chic children's chair, to be placed anywhere the kids hang out so they can have their own space. Lov...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Distinctive pair of mid 20th century design armchairs, model CM 194. This pair of chairs are early works designed by the visionary designer Pierre Paulin for Thonet Furniture Company...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Michel Ducaroy 'Marsala' Ultra-Suede & Bronze Lucite 2 Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of French Mid-Century Modern 'Marsala' lounge chairs with matching Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. The chair features a curved bronze transparent Lucite ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Lucite

Pair of French Mid-Century Rattan Chairs, France 1950s
Located in London, GB
Very nice sculptural rattan lounge chairs made in France, 1950s. The chairs have a solid steel frame, black painted and rattan handwoven seat. Easy to place them they are very co...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Riviera Organic Lounge Chair, 1960
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
1960s oversized bamboo rattan lounge chairs Handmade in the French Riviera organic modern style. The chairs feature a large bent rattan frame fitted with Silky blue cushions. Very co...
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Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Riviera Organic Lounge Chair, 1960
French Riviera Organic Lounge Chair, 1960
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Lounge Chairs France 1950
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very cool set of basketware lounge chairs designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, manufactured by Rougier, France 1950. The chairs have a very nice dynamic shaped metal frame, b...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair 1990 -2000
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lounge chair orientable chromed metal base From 1990 -2000.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair 1990 -2000
Lounge Chair 1990 -2000
H 40.95 in W 70.48 in D 24.81 in
Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol “Soleil” Chair, for Rougier 1958
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare bamboo and braised rattan lounge chair for both inside and outside use. The chair is designed in 1956 by the Dutch - French designer couple Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol....
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of French Art Deco Tubular Pink Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco tubular chrome sleigh back Armchairs with pink upholstery (PRICED AS Pair)
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20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s. Bibliography: Pierre Migennes, "Les meubles de jardin de François Turpin", Art e...
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Vintage 1930s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 47 in
Soho Armchair with Wave-Shaped Backrest Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair designed by Laura Gonzalez upholstered in irregular mohair velvet by Italian Maison DEDAR. Tailored appearance, featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structur...
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2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Low White Ultra Suede and Polished Chrome Lounge Chairs, 1970s, France
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lovely chic polished chrome lounge chair covered in a white ultra suede fabric. These are low to the ground and would be amazing for a conversation pit or any low key area su...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Raphaël Décorateur Pair of Smoked Acrylic Lounge Chairs, France 1960's
By Raphaël Décorateur
Located in New York, NY
Pair of low acrylic lounges by Overman of Germany for Raphael, seen on the decorator's book last page.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Carved and Gilt Renaissance Revival, C.1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Pair of carved and gilt renaissance revival armchairs, C.1900.
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Saint Luc 'Coach 2' Lounge Chair in Tan Leather with Headrest by J.M. Massaud
By Saint Luc
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Coach is a comfortable and generous armchair, featuring soft and enveloping lines. The shell is made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Wonderful French Boudoir Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful size and shape. Professional re-upholstered in shimmering rose velvet.
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Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Wonderful French Boudoir Lounge Chair
Wonderful French Boudoir Lounge Chair
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Low Slung French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of low slung Art Deco lounge chairs, French, 1930s. They have a chic low slung form. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. The price noted ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Guy Besnard Set of 4 Lounge Chairs, France
By Guy Besnard
Located in Seattle, WA
Newly upholstered in a silver-grey linen.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Geometrical Club Chairs Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage club chairs designed by Pierre Guariche. Supported by simple yet elegant metal legs, the chairs have Guariche's signature strong geometrical lines and appear...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Large Settee in Durable Olive Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic French vintage large settee, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable Cordoba Olive fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced b...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mid Century Rattan Armchair with Metal Base from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French mid-century rattan armchair with metal base. Warm and beachy, or sleek and modern, this versatile piece invites you to relax. The simple repetition of lines and soft curves gi...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Saint Luc 'Coach 1' Lounge Chair in Ivory Leather by J.M. Massaud
By Saint Luc
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Coach is a comfortable and generous armchair, featuring soft and enveloping lines. The shell in made of a linen composite that embraces the seat and wide backrest. This can be uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s French moderne pair of gilt iron lounge chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux These come with green cushions with needlework to one side of the cushion. More pictures to come.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs and Single Footstool by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Southhampton, NY
Extremely rare French Mid-Century Modern armchairs and single footstool by Pierre Paulin upholstered in olive green naugahyde. Architectural frames are gilt steel wire. These chairs ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Lounge Chair with Chrome Metal Covered in Cream Color Faux-Leather
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Lounge chair with chromed cleaned metal. Covered with cream faux-leather in original standing France, 1960s.  
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Sleek Lounge Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Finished with nailhead trim on reverse and chic dual metal feet. Sabre leg design, these extremely linearly designed chairs are very comfortable.
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Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Sleek Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Sleek Lounge Chairs
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of French Olivier Mourgue Beige “Joker” Easy Chairs for Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Set of 2 Joker easy chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Jacques Adnet Oak Upholstered Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) oak high back Armchairs with open spindle design sides and upholstered seat and back (Attributed to JACQUES ADNET) (PRICED AS Pair)
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Pair of Art Moderne Geometric Armchairs (Manner of Mies Van Der Rohe)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Moderne (20th Century) chrome cross leg Barcelona style Armchairs with geometric upholstery (Manner of MIES VAN DER ROHE) (PRICED AS Pair)
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Etienne Kohlmann Club Chairs
By Etienne Kohlmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fabric upholstered, club chairs by Etienne Kohlmann, accented with patinated, wrought-iron feet. France, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Etienne Kohlmann Club Chairs
Etienne Kohlmann Club Chairs
H 35 in W 32.5 in D 34.5 in
Lina Zervudaki Rattan Fish Lounge Chair
By Lina Zervudaki
Located in London, GB
Lina Zervudaki (1890-1950) disrupts the historical codes of basketry, a symbol of economic chic that goes from the garden to the interior, from the countryside to the city and to the...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Lina Zervudaki Rattan Fish Lounge Chair
Lina Zervudaki Rattan Fish Lounge Chair
H 13.78 in W 26.38 in D 70.87 in
French Fireside Chair
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French chauffeuse with ottoman, 1950s, sycamore frame, the circular seat resting on sycamore boomerang legs with cream ribbed fabric upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

French Fireside Chair
French Fireside Chair
H 36.2 in W 26.3 in D 26.7 in
French Riviera Large and Comfy Pair of Rattan Chairs in perfect vintage Conditio
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Paris, ile de france
French Riviera Large and Comfy Pair of Rattan Chairs in perfect vintage Condition
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol; France, 1950
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Janine Abraham
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Rare pair of "Lemon" lounge chair designed by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol; Rattan, lacquered metal; France; circa 1950; Literature: Les Décorateurs des Années 50, Favardin, p...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Louis Sognot Superb Comfortable Pair of Club Chairs in Cerused Oak
By Louis Sognot
Located in Paris, ile de france
Louis Sognot superb comfortable pair of club chairs in cerused oak.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Illum Wikkelso Spectacular Hammer Lounge Chair Covered in Natural Sheepskin Fur
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, ile de france
Illum Wikkelso spectacular hammer lounge chair covered in natural sheepskin fur with great comfort.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fine Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil, circa 1755
Located in New York, NY
# A1046-Louis XV Rococo carved walnut fauteuil of generous scale and comfortable proportions. The graceful shaped molded back enriched with carved leaf motifs framing the upholstered...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs by Maison Dominique, 1947.
By Maison Dominique
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of high armchairs , 1947, by Maison Dominique, France. Smart elbow leggers resting on bowl and square forefeet. Beige velvet covering Cf Félix Marcilhac, Dominique, Paris, 2008,...
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Vintage 1940s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Pair of Armchairs by Maison Dominique, 1947.
Pair of Armchairs by Maison Dominique, 1947.
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Louis Sognot Armchairs
By Louis Sognot
Located in Newburgh, NY
Adjustable Louis Sognot armchairs. Newly upholstered in neoprene and finished in nickel, the seat and back of these chairs can be adjusted to from upright to a diagonal lounged posit...
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20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Louis Sognot Armchairs
Louis Sognot Armchairs
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
French Classical Armchairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th century French Classical armchairs in gilt finish
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

French  Classical Armchairs
French  Classical Armchairs
H 36 in W 26 in D 28 in
Walnut Armchair
Located in Mississauga, ON
A French mid-18th century walnut armchair; the arched top to a seat flanked by carved and moulded arms raised on curved legs ending in hoofed feet connected by an "H" stretcher.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs

Walnut Armchair
Walnut Armchair
H 46 in W 27 in D 26 in
Lucite Chair and Ottoman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very unusual vintage Lucite chair and two-part ottoman which can be used separately as occasional stools. Armless chair has a low, sleek profile. Measures: Seat height is 14". ...
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20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Lucite Chair and Ottoman
Lucite Chair and Ottoman
H 22 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
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Beige French Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of beige french lounge chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique beige french lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and natural fiber. Find 137 antique and vintage beige french lounge chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Beige french lounge chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Beige french lounge chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Beige french lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Paulin, Pierre Guariche and Boris Tabacoff are consistently popular.

How Much are Beige French Lounge Chairs?

Prices for beige french lounge chairs start at $1 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $5,334.

Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.