Bistro Armchair
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair No. 30
Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair No. 30
Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Dark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair.
In the style of Thonet with original
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Classical Thonet Bistro or Cafe Armchair, 1920s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood still not restored but restoration will be done on request and is in price included.
Up to 6 pcs available.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s
A pair of No. 811
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,850 / set
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Kartell Hiray Armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the collection’s chair, chair with arms, bistro table, armchair, divan and side table.
The various
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Emerson Armchair in Bistro Green - NEW
By Louise Roe (English)
Located in London, GB
beautiful armchair, which looks lovely nestled next to the side table, plus a dining table and dining chairs
Category
2010s Indonesian Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable and rare set of 10 matching labeled late 19th century bentwood bistro dining armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the collection’s chair, chair with arms, bistro table, armchair, divan and side table.
The various
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
Bistrò, Cozy and Casual Armchair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, US
was more comfortable than a chair, but less formal than an armchair. Bistro has soft, rounded lines
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Bistro Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
Located in PEGO, Alicante
1 of 3, Rare French Vintage Bistro rattan and/o bamboo Chairs or dining chairs, original color
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan Wicker and Braided Resin Outdoor Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro design rattan wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin back and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Stackable Mid Century bistro armchairs made of metal and wood - Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Four beautiful stackable Mid Century bistro armchairs.
Beautiful Italian design of the 1950s.
Metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Walters Wicker Aluminum Faux Bamboo Bistro Armchairs
By Walters Wicker
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four Walters Wicker outdoor aluminum, faux bamboo bistro armchairs. The seats and backs
Category
Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 French 19th Century Painted Wrought Iron Bistro Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of 4 French 19th century painted wrought iron bistro armchairs with cushions.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 21 in D 24 in
Set of 4 French Iron Bistro Armchairs with Outdoor Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 4 French iron bistro armchairs with outdoor cushions.
Measures:
23" D x 20" W x 35" H
Category
20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mahogany French Bistro Arm Chairs with Leather Upolstry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Bistro arm chair set with green leather upholstery. Beautifully carved mahogany wood with
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Authentic Thonet No. 11 ½ Caned Bistro Arm Chair, 1881-1919
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Belle Epoque Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of French Tolix Industrial Chairs with Distressed Orange Paint Finish
By Tolix
Located in Buchanan, NY
French design. Whether you're looking to spruce up your garden, bistro, or terrace, these armchairs bring
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Top Drawer Round Bistro Patio Table and Four Plush Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious round bistro table and four arm chairs in white cast aluminium with big shade umbrella
Category
2010s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French XIX Wrought Iron Bistro Table and 4 Painted Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century wrought iron bistro table and 4 matching painted armchairs with cushions.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Bauhaus Style Bistro Side Armchairs by Loewenstein-Oggo
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Bauhaus or Art Deco style bistro side chairs with level back and arms by
Category
Late 20th Century Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
PAIR FRENCH BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French bistro iron armchairs with elegantly scrolled seat back framing a woven center
Category
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Superb Plantation or Bistro Set of 4 Cane and Bentwood Armchairs and Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb plantation or bistro set of 4 cane and bentwood armchairs and table
The round table is
Category
Vintage 1960s Colonial Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane
Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 38 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
Swedish Painted Cast Iron & Wood Garden Set
Located in Austin, TX
Swedish Gustavian garden set of settee, two armchairs, and bistro table in painted cast iron and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Vintage L. Drucker Bistro Armchairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
These are the classic Parisian bistro armchairs. Their rattan frame is crafted in a time-honored
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-20th Century French Folding Metal Bistro Armchairs with Wooden Slats
Located in Fayetteville, AR
-century metal bistro armchairs features wooden slats on the seat, seatback, and arms. These chairs fold
Category
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Pair of French Maison Gatti Rattan Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of vintage French cafe or bistro armchairs handmade in Paris by Maison Gatti. Classic
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Drucker Bistro Trianon Armchairs and One Fouquet Desk Chair
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
These are the classic Maison Louis Drucker Trianon and Fouquet Parisian bistro chairs. Their rattan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Other
H 32.3 in W 22.8 in D 21.6 in
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs or bistro chairs made by Salvatore Leone for
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage White Wrought Iron Round Bistro Table with Matching Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage white painted round wrought iron patio bistro dining set with two matching armchairs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Boho Chic 2 Toned Wicker Rattan Café Bistro or Conservatory Armchairs Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Boho chic 2 toned wicker rattan café bistro or conservatory armchairs set of 4
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 34 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Set of Four Palecek Bamboo Rattan Dining Armchairs
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Delightful set of four bistro cafe style dining armchairs made by Palecek. The chairs feature a
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Resin, Rattan
Set of Wrought Iron Patio Furniture from the Mellon Estate
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in NYC, NY
a pair of French bistro style armchairs, and a pair of black painted side tables.
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ten Bistro Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of ten bistro armchairs, comfortable and elegant. Beautiful workmanship with a nice work of
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Six Polishe Steel Bistro Armchairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A set of six polished steel bistro armchairs probably by Tolix, newly polished and lacquered.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Polished Steel Bistro Armchairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A set of four bistro armchair with wooden arm rests with a satin lacquered polished steel finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 French Red Painted Garden/Bistro Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 12 red painted metal and wood mid century stack-able garden or bistro armchairs
Early 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Four French Bistro Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century French cafe chairs. Perforated painted sheet steel backs and seats. Tubular steel frames.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Armchairs
Arper Leather Bar Stool Bistro Armchair Brown Modern Real Leather Swiss Air
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper Leather bar stool bistro armchair brown modern real leather Swiss air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in L 39.38 in
Arper Leather Bar Stool Bistro Armchair Black Modern Real Leather Swiss Air
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper leather bar stool bistro armchair black modern real leather Swiss Air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in L 39.38 in
Arper Leather Bar Stool Bistro Armchair Set Black Modern Real Leather Swiss Air
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper leather bar stool bistro armchair set black modern real leather Swiss Air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in L 39.38 in
Set of Twelve Polished Steel Armchair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of twelve polished steel bistro armchairs attributed to Xavier Pauchard. Fully restored with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of four polished steel armchairs.
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Polished steel bistro armchairs, with wooden arm rests.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Steel
Set of 10 Blue Painted French Bistro/Garden Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 10 mid-century French blue painted metal & wood bistro/garden armchairs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Ivory Painted French Bistro/Garden Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 12 French mid-century ivory painted wood & metal bistro/garden armchairs
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair French Bistro Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional pair of painted French bistro chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Spanish Metal Bistro Chair with Metal Cane Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Patinaed painted finish as found
Metal frame with metal cane seat,
20th century,
Spain
Dimensions:
21.5" W x 20" D x 34.5" H
Seat height 18.25"
Seat depth 16".
Category
20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Early 20th Century French Metal Garden Open Armchair
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The elegantly shaped metal garden or bistro open armchair with splayed legs to pad feet and
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Metal
French Bistro Design Elm Curved Wood and Linen Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro design elm curved wood and linen armchair at the manner of Thonet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Elm
Arper Leather Bar Stool Set Bistro 4 Armchair Black Modern Real Leather Swiss
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper leather bar stool set bistro 4x armchair black modern real leather Swiss
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in L 39.38 in
B & B Italia Leather Armchair Black Modern Real Leather Bistro Swiss Air Lounge
By B&B Italia
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a B & B Italia leather armchair black modern real leather Bistro Swiss air lounge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in L 30.71 in
B & B Italia Leather Armchair set Black 2 Chair Modern Genuine Leather Bistro
By B&B Italia
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a B & B Italia leather armchair set black 2x chair modern genuine leather bistro
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in L 31.5 in
B & B Italia Leather Armchair Black Modern Real Leather Bistro Chair SWISS Air
By B&B Italia
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a B & B Italia leather armchair black modern real leather bistro chair Swiss Air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Russel Woodard Wrought Iron French Cafe Bistro Set
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Wrought Iron French Cafe Bistro Set
Adorable seating for 2. Well proportioned table of
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 14 Red Painted French Bistro/Garden Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 14 French mid-century red painted wood & metal bistro/garden armchairs
Category
20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
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Bistro Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bistro armchair you’re looking for. Each bistro armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and plastic. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage bistro armchair now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bistro armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bistro armchair bearing Modern, Art Nouveau or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bistro armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sika Design, Arper and B&B Italia produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bistro Armchair?
The average selling price for a bistro armchair at 1stDibs is $700, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $5,600 for the highest priced.
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