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Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wilton, CT
Purchased at a vintage market outside of Paris, these chairs were brought back to a Connecticut
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

French Barrel Slipper Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant French Empire style barrel slipper chairs recovered in leopard velvet and satin
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Barrel Slipper Chairs
French Barrel Slipper Chairs
H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chic French Louis XVI barrel chair with new gray lacquer finish and gold todd hase
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Berlin Iron

Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved, painted, and pickled wood, barrel back, French bergère atop fluted, tapered legs
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Antique 1880s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
H 38.25 in W 30 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Art Deco Barrel Hall Chairs Side Chairs, France, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Barrel Chairs. France, Circa 1950. In excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Blue Pair of Barrel Chairs, Original Fabric Vintage 1960's, France
Located in New York, NY
Barrel Chairs, Original Fabric Vintage 1970's, France Incredible and rare to be so well preserved.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Huge Pair of Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy. Very deep
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Antique 1840s French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950’s French Brutalist Leather Strapping Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
These fantastic chairs are statement pieces. They are small in stature but comfortable and pack a
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its
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Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
H 32.25 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
1960s French Toile Barrel Back Wood Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style Chic set of four
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs
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Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
French Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency gold gilt barrel back cane lounge chairs - a pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 4 Vintage French Rattan Curved Barrel Dining Chairs New Custom Cushions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage set of 4 French rattan barrel curved dining chairs. New custom cushions with
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stylish Set of Four Wrought Iron Barrel-back Curule-form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XV Transitional Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Burl and Cane Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French Louis XV country French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Brass

Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of six whiskey barrel and hammered iron pub chairs. All handmade, cut barrels, legs
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XV 'Pumpkin' Bergere with Barrel Back and Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinctive antique French Louis XV style bergère pumpkin chair, its distinctive orange mohair
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Important and Unique Set of Art Deco Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of early Art Deco Design by Maurice Dufrene. Each of the eight (8) dining chairs
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Louis XVI Style Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
of the twentieth century. Barrel back or tub chairs are the most desirable form of bergeres with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers

19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
" chaped chairs are iconic Guariche pieces and epitomize his series of compact barrel shaped chairs to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period, circa 1810. These stunning chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Leather, Cane and Suede Library Bergère Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Quite an attractive pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style barrel back neoclassical armchairs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Cane, Wood

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers with
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
stunning chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sleek, Costes chairs by French designer and architect Philippe Starck for Driade
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of six uniquely designed, comfortable and sturdy French Art Deco Dining chairs in the manner of
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Oak and Woven Straw Occasional Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This sculptural occasional chair was crafted by the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 French Art Deco Dining Chairs attributed to Gaston Poisson
Located in Miami, FL
chairs attributed to Gaston Poisson but also made in the manner of Rene Prou (1889-1947). Conical barrel
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather, Rosewood

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chair, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s This sculptural side
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chairs, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s This sculptural side
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chairs, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s This sculptural side
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
By Jules Leleu, Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style channel back bergere. This stunning and comfortable French walnut barrel
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Design Style Egg Basket Barrel Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period
Category

Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane

French Directoire Carved Mahogany Bergere, 18th/19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a high barrel back with padded arms raised on baluster pillar supports, raised on round
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish French / Belgian Art Deco vanity chair in Sycamore wood by Van der Borcht Freres
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Maple French Country Barrel Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style barrel chairs, unbranded. Maple with a lightly distressed finish
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved lion head sculptures, and a wide and deep handwoven cane seat. The barrel shaped chair is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Barrel-Back Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the captivating allure of this rare early 19th-century French Folk Art walnut barrel
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French 16th Century early Baroque Oak Barrel-Back Seat
Located in Troy, NY
Tall, unusual and conceptual chair of half-round paneled form, The seat can be lifted on hinges
Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an elegant silhouette inspired by a French antique. The chair adds classic warmth and a note
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Barrel Back Armchair
Modern Barrel Back Armchair
H 33.75 in W 30.75 in D 28.25 in
Original lounge Sofa, Barrel Sofa, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Sofa with an Original Design
Category

2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Weatherd Oak Barrel Round Dining Table
By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture
Located in Casteren, NB
wooden column or barrel, enhancing the ease of chair placement without any obstructive table legs. The
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Original lounge sofa, Barrel sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Oak Barrel Round Dining Table matte finish
By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture
Located in Casteren, NB
wooden column or barrel, enhancing the ease of chair placement without any obstructive table legs. The
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish chairs with classic sulla barrel backs in the Gustavian style with plaster
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Francois Carre Inspired French Garden Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilton, CT
chairs are lovingly Not restored. The unique ribbon effect of the barrel design is reminiscent of garden
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s French Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
. Each chair features barrel style arms with a carved narrow seat back. The solid wood trapezoidal shaped
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1980s Wrought Iron Table & 4 Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
" created in 1978. Four comfortable barrel or tub form arm chairs with woven backs & seats & scroll accents
Category

Vintage 1980s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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French Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French barrel chair for your home. A French barrel chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French barrel chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French barrel chair, designed in the Art Deco, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French barrel chair over the years, but those crafted by Atelier Majorelle, Gordon International and Heritage Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Barrel Chair?

Prices for a French barrel chair start at $1,200 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $3,995.

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.

Questions About French Barrel Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 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.