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Caquetoire Chair

An early George I Caquetoire chair Circa 1718
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional example of an early and rare caquetoire chair with carved cresting over an unusually
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Antique 1710s English Georgian Chairs

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Oak

16th Century, Renaissance Walnut Caquetoire Chair, Circa 1570
Located in Leominster, GB
The tall narrow rectangular back with moulded panel, the horizontal or flat arms typically angled to the centre and raised on four baluster and reel turned supports, two of which ext...
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Oak Caquetoire Grotesque Pan Carved Armchairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of French carved oak caquetoire armchairs, turn off the century in age. With curved backs
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Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair is an intriguing design
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of caquetoire / side chairs in walnut with carved scroll backs, and beige and pink floral
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
give this chair a timeless look.
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Renaissance Caquetoire from the Fontainebleau School
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"caquetoire", it was described in the inventories of the sixteenth century as chairs with arms in the shape of
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Antique 16th Century Armchairs

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Walnut

Rare Renaissance Caquetoire with a Perspective motif from Lyon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century. Although the nineteenth century gave it the name of "caquetoire", it was described in the
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

FOUR ANTIQUE 1640 CAQUETOIRE CARVED WALNUT POLYCHROME PAINTED ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
four totally original 17th century circa 1640-1680 French Caquetoire armchairs with ornately carved
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Antique 1640s French Charles II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of "Edouard" Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

PAIR OF ANTIQUE 1640 CAQUETOIRE CARVED WALNUT POLYCHROME PAINTED ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
totally original 17th century circa 1640-1680 French Caquetoire armchairs with ornately carved arms and
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Antique 1640s French Charles II Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchairs with Terra Cotta Fabric by Guillerme and Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Glasgow School Oak Armchair George Walton Style 'Abingwood' Liberty & Co
By George Walton
Located in Norwich, GB
was based on the French caquetoire (conversation chair) style, popular in Scotland in the 17th century.
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Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
survive as the chairs would have been in the ownership of the elite symbolising leadership and authority
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 3440 designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark. Original cushion (for 1 chair).
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Rattan, Bentwood

Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
Located in New York, NY
Standing figure of nude pan playing pipes. After the antique.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
H 28 in W 10.5 in D 16 in
Large church altar and in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large church altar in Neo-Gothic style, made at the end of the 19th century. The altar is carved in the center of the facade with a bas-relief of the Easter lamb lying down and crowned.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench ~ Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench ~ Pew was fashioned from solid old-growth oak to literally last for centuries! The simplicity of the structural design is apparent, proven over...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of timeless and elegant French Louis XVI armchairs from the 19th century having a shapely, upholstered back, with arched crest rail, all framed within molded wood trim. Carve...
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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
This is one of the most commercially successful chairs designed and produced by famous Gebrüder Thonet Company. It was first designed in 1885 (most likely by August Thonet) and can b...
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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
A permanent part of the collection of MOMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly respected example of modern design. First produced in 1958 by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii, the layout of the ...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Large and Very Richly Carved 19th Century French Walnut Gothic Revival Armoire
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and very richly carved 19th century French walnut Gothic Revival armoire. This stunning cabinet has the most amazing carved details. The extensively carved decorations wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single reclaimed teak wood block. Both usable and sculptural. This can also be used as a side table. The seat and back are one piece of wood with a...
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

An Edinburgh Eleven by J. M. Barrie - creator of PETER PAN
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST EDITION / FIRST ISSUE An Edinburgh Eleven; Pencil Portraits from College — "British Weekly" Extras, No. III. London: British Weekly Office, 1889. 12mo, 7 x 4 1/2 inches (178...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 18th Century Copper Fish Pan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 18th century fish poaching pan from the South of France in beautiful copper. This pan retails its original poaching tray and lid. A perfect kitchen accessory.
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Antique 18th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

French 18th Century Copper Fish Pan
French 18th Century Copper Fish Pan
H 6.75 in W 28.75 in D 9.13 in
Large quality antique George III copper pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large quality antique George III copper pan having a quality large antique George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides. D. 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

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Copper

Large quality antique George III copper pan
Large quality antique George III copper pan
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H 3.94 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Heavy 19th Century Brass Preserving or Jam Pan
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy 19th Century Brass Preserving or Jam Pan A superb piece of social history and a must for the kitchenallia collector, this is a 19th century piece and very heavy it is in so...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved oak side table Antique Victorian carved oak side table having a quality carved oak shaped gallery back and oak top with a moulded and carved edge, wonderf...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

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Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
H 40.56 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in
19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench, Caquetoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic hall bench ~ Caquetoire is a celebration of the style, rendered from beautiful walnut and commanding a stately presence regardless of its diminutive size! ...
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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

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Pair of Chaises Caquetoires with Linenfold Backs
Located in Quechee, VT
This pair of French, studio-made Renaissance-Revival arm chairs have hand-carved linenfold panels
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

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Oak

Rare Pair of 16th Century English Walnut Caquetoires
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of 16th century English walnut caquetoires, in original upholstered condition, also
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Antique 16th Century English Armchairs

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Walnut

1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral
Located in Sarasota, FL
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the caquetoire was developed as a conversation chair for women (the French verb
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Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of French Renaissance Style Elmwood Caquetoire Fauteuils, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
turned arms in the style of a caquetoire chair, box stretchers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Pair of Italian Renaissance-Style Savonarola Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Also called Caquetoire or ‘gossip’ chairs, armchairs like these were arranged for conversational
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany and Silk Upholstered George Walton Abingwood Chairs, a Pair
By George Walton
Located in Morristown, NJ
French caquetoire (conversation chair) style, popular in Scotland in the 17th century. The flattened
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Antique 1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Chair Caquetoire Revolving Desk Armchair Ecclesiastic Gothic Rev
Located in Mimizan, FR
Arts and crafts French Caquetoire armchair Gothic revival. Unusual revolving desk chair. Carved oak
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Vintage 1910s French Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

"Edouard" Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 18th Century Scottish Armchair
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
characteristic of ‘caquetoire’ or ‘caqueteuse’ pattern, and on turned column supports, moulded stretchers. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Early 18th Century Scottish Armchair
Early 18th Century Scottish Armchair
H 45.5 in W 25.25 in D 22.5 in
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Caquetoire Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic caquetoire chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every caquetoire chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the caquetoire chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right caquetoire chair, those designed in Arts and Crafts and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made caquetoire chair over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron and Votre Maison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Caquetoire Chair?

A caquetoire chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,865, while the lowest priced sells for $905 and the highest can go for as much as $30,477.

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.