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French antique wood oak and straw chair with armrests decorations, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique wood oak and straw chair with armrests decorations, late 1800s
French chair with
Category
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 38.59 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
A Set of 6 BRUTALIST Handcrafted RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
beautiful demonstration of the resources and formal creativity of the Folk Arts from the center of France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 20.48 in
Pair of French Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Casual and chic compared to the more formal Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, this pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
10 Antique French Empire Style Rosewood Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3/4 in
This 19th century set of 10 French Empire dining room side chairs is of the highest quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Set of Six 19th Century French Dining Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Enhance your dining ambiance with our Set of Six 19th French Oak Dining Chairs, adorned with a
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Two Pairs of French White Painted Louis XVI Chairs, Signed Nadal, 1733-1783
By Jean-Rene Nadal
Located in Virum, DK
A pair of French white painted Louis XVI armchairs and chairs(4pcs). Signed Nadal. Maker Jean-René
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Wraparound Backs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with wraparound backs
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 35.4 in W 25.9 in D 19.6 in
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
Louis XV Style French Cream Painted Wood Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style bergères chairs from the 20th century with cream painted finish
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Bergere Chairs in the Style of Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of French Bergere Chairs in Style of Paul Follot. The pair have a beautiful
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Diamond chair by René Jean Caillette
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in PARIS, FR
, 2004 in Sens1, was a French decorator and designer.
After the Second World War, his work focused on
Category
Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
French Country Splat Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wonderful set of 4 French Country Styled side dining chairs. Beautifully lacquered solid frame with new off
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 6 Antique French Art Deco Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in North York, ON
formal dining occasion. These antique French art deco dining chairs are not just a piece of furniture
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country
Category
Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Le Salon Chair 3 by Agathe Labaye and Florian Sumi
Located in London, GB
in its centre. Thereby, they evoke stories around the idea of a group, looking for a formal identity
Category
2010s French Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Fine Set 8 Red Leather Gold Embossed Tall French Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique set of 8 French-made 1920-30s era dining chairs in an antiquewhite painted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 43 in W 21 in D 21 in
Restored Set of Eight Art Nouveau French Mahogany Dining Chairs in Tan Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite set of eight Art Nouveau French dining chairs, a
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany, Wood, Foam, Velvet
H 40 in W 19 in D 21 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Bo" Stackable Colored Chair Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stacked with no "formal effort".
PHILIPPE STARCK is an internationally acclaimed French creator
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set 12 Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI style dining chairs. It's very hard to find a set of 12 formal chairs as nice as these. They
Category
Vintage 1960s European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 38.25 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Set of 10 French Art Deco Style Custom Dining Chairs in Leather, Oak & Bronze
Located in New York, NY
A set of 10 custom dining chairs designed in the French Art Deco tradition after Leleu and Ruhlmann
Category
2010s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergere ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergere ~ Armchair exudes classic style, creating a timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Three Stackable Chairs, model Ombra Tokyo designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954.
Relaunched
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of carved 19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchairs
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 25 in
Oscar Niemeyer. Lounge Chair "ON1PH" /"Alta", c. 1971
By Oscar & Maria Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in PARIS, FR
formal characteristics of the "ON1PH" chair are therefore marked by the balance between aesthetics and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
living room; it works well in a laid-back French Riviera playroom or in a formal contemporary room.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 30.32 in
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
room; it works well in a laid-back French Riviera playroom or in a formal contemporary room.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
living room; it works well in a laid-back French Riviera playroom or in a formal contemporary room.
We
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 30.32 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture design. Known as a "bergère à oreilles" in French, this chair boasts a regal presence that is both
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 40.5 in W 27.25 in D 26 in
Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
novel approach to chair design. Exploring anatomical and biomimetic formal motifs, this piece features
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Set Of 6 Wooden Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite set of wooden dining chairs from the early 20th century is steeped in the traditions
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jean Marie Massaud 'Auckland' Lounge Chair and Footrest by Cassina
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounge chair designed by Jean Marie Massaud in 2005. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Marie Massaud 'Auckland' Lounge Chair and Footrest by Cassina
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounge chair designed by Jean Marie Massaud in 2005. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Butterfly F675 lounge chair Artifort 1960s, 1st ed., rare patina
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The "Butterfly" chair, designed in 1963 by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
, the bergère marquise was often used in formal settings,
France circa 1880s
Category
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight Vintage English Oak Dining Room Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight French vintage oak dining room chairs with rush seats, comprising of two arms and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Lacquered Wood Set / Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, inspired by the grand French Louis XVI style. Each chair is meticulously crafted with beautifully carved
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
1960s Six Dining Chairs Chiavarine by Fratelli Levaggi / Gaetano Descalzi
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
experimentation and formal research.
Elegant, robust and very light, our chairs are assembled to defy the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads
Where to
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
design. The Greek Klismos chair inspired & influenced the French Directoire, English Regency & American
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Easychair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, commissioned by top-level authorities and leading companies of the calibre of Air France, and by a number of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered in Metallic Rose
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 43 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Armchairs by, Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A pair of Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau carved wood "Aubépine" armchairs by, Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Children Mini Hoop Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
cozy Bohemian living room; it works well in a laid-back French Riviera playroom or in a formal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
French Art Deco Dining Room Suite 8 Chairs and 3 Matching Side Pieces
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco Dining Room Suite featuring 8 chairs and 3 matching side pieces boasts one of the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
chairs are of a nice scale suitable for casual seating and yet formal enough for show in a major setting
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720
Category
Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine.
Exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
H 63.75 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Winged Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your formal living room or den with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Created in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Carved Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your formal living room or den with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Created in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 42.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
couch chair that was made in the 17th century, probably around 1640.[1] It is housed at Knole in Kent, a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Materials
Velvet
H 41 in W 81 in D 33 in
Majorelle Art Deco Cerused Oak Game Table Mid-Century France, 1940s
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Majorelle deco cerused oak game dining table Mid-Century, France, 1930s-1940s
Beautiful game
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
20th Cent., Vintage, (2) Louis XV Style Black, Upholstered, Nailhead, Fauteuils!
Located in Austin, TX
Century! See other matching desk chair!!
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs, 20th c., frame in a mahogany
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 22.5 in
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French decorator and furniture designer who manufactured his own designs, in the French tradition of the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
Marmini I by Hannes Peer for La Chance
By Hannes Peer
Located in FR
fabrics covers the entire chaise longue. This lounge chair presents a radical and severe formal shape
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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Formal French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of formal French chairs available for sale. The range of distinct formal French chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 140 antique and vintage formal French chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 61 modern editions to choose from as well. Formal French chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Louis XVI and modern formal French chairs are consistently popular styles. Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier each produced beautiful formal French chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Formal French Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $217,964 highest priced.
Questions About Formal French Chairs
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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