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Frances Elkins Chairs

Pair of Frances Elkins Chairs
Pair of Frances Elkins Chairs

Pair of Frances Elkins Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of black handmade custom Frances Elkins.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946
Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946

Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946

By Frances Elkins

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A rare and documented pair of lounge chairs by legendary designer Frances Elkins, created circa 1946 for the Pebble Beach estate of George L.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946
Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946

Rare Frances Elkins Lounge Chairs, Coleman Estate, Pebble Beach, 1946

By Frances Elkins

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A rare and documented pair of lounge chairs by legendary designer Frances Elkins, created circa 1946 for the Pebble Beach estate of George L.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of French Loop Back Chairs Style of Frances Elkins Refinished Reupholstered
Pair of French Loop Back Chairs Style of Frances Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

Pair of French Loop Back Chairs Style of Frances Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Simply send us two yards of fabric after purchase. The famed decorator Frances Elkins often used this style of French loop back chairs in her interiors.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Frances Elkins Overscale Loop Chairs Refinished In Your Choice of Color
Frances Elkins Overscale Loop Chairs Refinished In Your Choice of Color

Frances Elkins Overscale Loop Chairs Refinished In Your Choice of Color

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Large Scale Loop Armchairs, in the style of Frances Elkins, American, circa 2000s. These chairs are based on the 1930s design by Frances Elkins, but made at a slightly larger...

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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Selection of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs
Selection of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

Selection of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Frances Elkins loop chairs. The chair pictured on the left in the first listing photo is a Frances Elkins loop chair, American, 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Loop Back Slipper Chairs Style of France Elkins Refinished Reupholstered
French Loop Back Slipper Chairs Style of France Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

French Loop Back Slipper Chairs Style of France Elkins Refinished Reupholstered

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Simply send us two yards of fabric after purchase. The famed decorator Frances Elkins often used this style of French loop back chairs in her interiors.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Loop Chairs with Leopard Velvet Upholstery - After Frances Elkins
Loop Chairs with Leopard Velvet Upholstery - After Frances Elkins

Loop Chairs with Leopard Velvet Upholstery - After Frances Elkins

By Frances Elkins

Located in Palm Desert, CA

These Loop Chairs with leopard velvet seats faithfully channel the iconic design of Frances Elkins, one of the most influential American decorators of the 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 8" Loop" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins, by Phyllis Morris
Set of 8" Loop" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins, by Phyllis Morris

Set of 8" Loop" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins, by Phyllis Morris

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A superb set of eight dining chairs executed by Los Angeles maker Phyllis Morris after the iconic Loop design introduced by American decorator Frances Elkins in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Mohair

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Cast Metal Garden Patio Dining Chairs
Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Cast Metal Garden Patio Dining Chairs

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Cast Metal Garden Patio Dining Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Sheffield, MA

A set of 6 cast aluminum garden/patio arm chairs in the manner of Frances Elkins. This design was created by Howitt Barry and his son Jack in Birmingham, Alabama in 1960.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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Frances Elkins "Loop" Chairs -set of 6
Frances Elkins "Loop" Chairs -set of 6

Frances Elkins "Loop" Chairs -set of 6

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H 39 in W 22 in D 18.5 in

Frances Elkins "Loop" Chairs -set of 6

By Frances Elkins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A perfect set of these iconic Elkins chairs. Restored in original white lacquer with the correct caned seat. Provenance accompanies.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Frances Elkins Armchairs
Frances Elkins Armchairs

Frances Elkins Armchairs

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Frances Elkins Armchairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of Frances Elkins lounge chairs from the Jesse Strauss residence designed by David Adler.

Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Frances Elkins Chairs
Set of 8 Frances Elkins Chairs

Set of 8 Frances Elkins Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of 8 Frances Elkins Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of six American carved and white painted wood “loop” dining chairs inspired by an 18th century Chinese Chippendale model comprised of one pair of open arm chairs with slip seat...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs - Set of 6

By Frances Elkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with this set of 6 Vintage Regency Frances Elkins Loop Chairs. Featuring iconic loop backs and sleek lines, these chairs blend classic elegance with modern flair, ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Frances Elkins-Designed Loop Chairs
Set of Eight Frances Elkins-Designed Loop Chairs

Set of Eight Frances Elkins-Designed Loop Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in New York, NY

A set of eight Frances Elkins-designed loop chairs based on an 18th century Chinese Chippendale model, comprised of six side chairs and two arm chairs, now with a white polyester lac...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Linen

Loop Chairs in the Style of Frances Elkins , A Pair
Loop Chairs in the Style of Frances Elkins , A Pair

Loop Chairs in the Style of Frances Elkins , A Pair

By Frances Elkins

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elkins famously created this looped-back George II-style chair based on designs she found from the 18th century. These are extremely strong well-made chairs that date to the 1960s. C...

Category

Vintage 1960s English George II Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Side Chairs with Painted Decoration
Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Side Chairs with Painted Decoration

Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Side Chairs with Painted Decoration

By Frances Elkins

Located in New York, NY

A set of four Frances Elkins style loop side chairs with green painted finish and gold painted details.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Loop Dining Room Chairs attributed to Frances Elkins
Set of Four Loop Dining Room Chairs attributed to Frances Elkins

Set of Four Loop Dining Room Chairs attributed to Frances Elkins

By Frances Elkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of four side chairs, each having a lacquered finish, its back of looped rings, on caned seats, raised on pierced splayed front legs, with looping apron.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1960
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1960

Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1960

By Frances Elkins

Located in Norwalk, CT

A set of eight 'Loop' chairs, in the manner of Frances Elkins, late 1950s-early 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Francis Elkins Style Loop Chairs
Pair of Francis Elkins Style Loop Chairs

Pair of Francis Elkins Style Loop Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 25.75 in D 20 in

Pair of Francis Elkins Style Loop Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Bradenton, FL

20th Century Pair of Francis Elkin Style Loop Chairs. Chairs feature lacquered cream frames and leather upholstered seats. Chairs are elegant and distinctive pieces of furniture that...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs
Pair of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

Pair of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

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H 38 in W 27 in D 25 in

Pair of Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of "Loop" Armchairs designed by legendary American designer Frances Elkins. Lacquered white finish with platinum color silk upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery

Sculptural Loop Settee and Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Sculptural Loop Settee and Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins

Sculptural Loop Settee and Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural loop settee and chair in the manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

FRANCES ELKINS FABULOUS PAIR OF CHAIRS
FRANCES ELKINS FABULOUS PAIR OF CHAIRS

FRANCES ELKINS FABULOUS PAIR OF CHAIRS

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H 35 in W 19.5 in D 15.75 in

FRANCES ELKINS FABULOUS PAIR OF CHAIRS

Located in New York, NY

Documented in Stephen Salny's book "Frances Elkins: Interior Design." New York: Norton, 2005.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins

By Frances Elkins

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the manner of Frances Elkins in the United States circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Chairs
Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

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H 41 in W 20 in D 16 in

Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

This set of four Frances Elkins Loop Chairs are directly from the personal estate and collection of the distinguished Jerry Goldfarb of New York City.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

After Frances Elkins Elegant Loop Chairs
After Frances Elkins Elegant Loop Chairs

After Frances Elkins Elegant Loop Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 22.25 in

After Frances Elkins Elegant Loop Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six loop chairs, two armchairs and four sidechairs. Painted cream wood with Mongolian sheepskin upholstered seats.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Set of 12 Frances Elkins Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Frances Elkins Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Frances Elkins Dining Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 27 in D 20 in

Set of 12 Frances Elkins Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Frances Elkins in the 1930’s. • Circa 1960 • 38 ½” Height, 27” Wide, 20” Deep arm chairs • 38 ½” Height, 20” Wide, 20” Deep side chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Period "Loop-Back" Arm Chair Attributed To Frances Elkins
Period "Loop-Back" Arm Chair Attributed To Frances Elkins

Period "Loop-Back" Arm Chair Attributed To Frances Elkins

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A period example of the fantastic "loop-back" armchair often attributed to Frances Elkins. Although Ms. Elkins frequently used these whimisical chairs in her projects, there is no d...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Set of Four Frances Elkins Style Side Chairs
Set of Four Frances Elkins Style Side Chairs

Set of Four Frances Elkins Style Side Chairs

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H 38.25 in W 19.25 in D 18 in

Set of Four Frances Elkins Style Side Chairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Handsome set of 4 veneered "Loop" chairs in the style of Frances Elkins with new Classic Cloth satin wool seats..... a great game table set of chairs.... horn veneer

Category

Vintage 1970s Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs
Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant Loop Back Chairs, in the manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 6 Lacquered Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins
Set of 6 Lacquered Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins

Set of 6 Lacquered Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of 6 sculptural lacquered dining chairs designed by Frances Elkins, American 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Fretwork Back Dining or Lounge Chairs
Fretwork Back Dining or Lounge Chairs

Fretwork Back Dining or Lounge Chairs

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H 36 in W 21 in D 20 in

Fretwork Back Dining or Lounge Chairs

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Six Fretwork Back Dining or Lounge Chairs, American, circa 1990s. Elegant white painted finish and black and white striped cushions.

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frances Elkins Loop Chair
Frances Elkins Loop Chair

Frances Elkins Loop Chair

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H 38 in W 22 in D 25 in

Frances Elkins Loop Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Faithful reproduction of Francis Elkins Loop chair from the 1940's. This is a 1960's example with new upholstered seat in embossed faux shagrin leather. Lacquer is a cream color.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Loop Chairs after Frances Elkins
Pair of Loop Chairs after Frances Elkins

Pair of Loop Chairs after Frances Elkins

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H 37.75 in W 24 in D 26 in

Pair of Loop Chairs after Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elkins originally adapted the "Loop" chair from a mid-eighteenth-century English prototype for a private commission.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Regency Loop Chair After Frances Elkins
Vintage Regency Loop Chair After Frances Elkins

Vintage Regency Loop Chair After Frances Elkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Channel timeless elegance with this vintage Regency loop chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Frances Elkins.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs
After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs

After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs

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H 37.75 in W 27 in D 22.5 in

After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of white lacquered armchairs in the iconic Loop design. Upholstered seat in embroidered silk with cherry blossoms and birds. A great looking design that has added verve to elega...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs
After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs

After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs

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H 38.25 in W 24 in D 22 in

After Frances Elkins Pair of Loop Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of white lacquered armchairs in the iconic Loop design. Upholstered seat. A great looking design that has added verve to elegant interiors since the 18th century.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

6 Vintage Forged Iron Loop Garden Chairs Att. to Frances Elkins
6 Vintage Forged Iron Loop Garden Chairs Att. to Frances Elkins

6 Vintage Forged Iron Loop Garden Chairs Att. to Frances Elkins

Located in Highwood, IL

In a house designed by her brother, the well-known architect David Adler, we know Elkins created 'loop chairs' in the 1930's. The Dictionary of English Furniture are the kinds of...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Frances Elkins Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Frances elkins chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Frances elkins chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Frances elkins chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Frances elkins chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Frances Elkins Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $29,800 highest priced.

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