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French Metal Garden Chairs with Boucle Seats, 1970s
French Metal Garden Chairs with Boucle Seats, 1970s

French Metal Garden Chairs with Boucle Seats, 1970s

Located in London, England

French garden chairs powder coated in white, with seats reupholstered in cream bouclé.   

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Iron Chair White Boucle, 1950
French Iron Chair White Boucle, 1950

French Iron Chair White Boucle, 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

French iron chair white boucle, 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of vintage French chairs in wood and bouclé
Set of vintage French chairs in wood and bouclé

Set of vintage French chairs in wood and bouclé

Located in Milano, IT

Set of vintage French chairs in wood designed in the 60's, of fine French manufacture. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf - Inspired - Razor Blade Chairs - Oak - Boucle - 1950 - France
Henning Kjærnulf - Inspired - Razor Blade Chairs - Oak - Boucle - 1950 - France

Henning Kjærnulf - Inspired - Razor Blade Chairs - Oak - Boucle - 1950 - France

By Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

flair. The seats of the chairs are adorned with luxurious boucle fabric, offering both comfort and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff
Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff

Vintage French Bouclé Upholstered Chair by Boris Tabacoff

By Boris Tabacoff

Located in High Point, NC

An upholstered metal and plexiglass “Sphere” chair designed by Boris Tabacoff, circa 1971. Raised

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl Model 198 dining chairs in Teak and white Bouclé for France & Søn
Finn Juhl Model 198 dining chairs in Teak and white Bouclé for France & Søn

Finn Juhl Model 198 dining chairs in Teak and white Bouclé for France & Søn

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Finn Juhl, Model 198, set of six Scandinavian Modern dining chairs for France and Søn, Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Teak

French Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950
French Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950

French Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

French iron and boucle dining chair, 1950. Reupholstered. Multiple chairs available.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940
French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

Located in Chicago, IL

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940
French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

Located in Chicago, IL

French Art Deco lounge chair limed oak Boucle, 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn
Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn

Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

2 oak brutalist french lounge chairs with boucle and ottoman
2 oak brutalist french lounge chairs with boucle and ottoman

2 oak brutalist french lounge chairs with boucle and ottoman

Located in BE

Very nice set of two bombastic lounge chairs. This set is probably made in the Netherlands or

Category

Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940
French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

French Art Deco Lounge Chair Limed Oak Boucle, 1940

Located in Chicago, IL

French Art Deco lounge chair limed oak boucle, 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark

Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Grete Jalk Lounge chair model 118 in Teak. Manufactured by France & Son in Denmark, probably in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak

French Style Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950
French Style Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950

French Style Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

French Style Iron and Boucle Dining Chairs, 1950. Reupholstered. Price is per chair $440.00. We

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Oak Art Deco Chairs in Taupe Bouclé, France 1930s
French Oak Art Deco Chairs in Taupe Bouclé, France 1930s

French Oak Art Deco Chairs in Taupe Bouclé, France 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This set of four oak chairs illustrates the vibrant era of French Art Deco, a time period of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of French Modern Spindle Chairs in Oak and White Bouclé Fabric, 1950s
Pair of French Modern Spindle Chairs in Oak and White Bouclé Fabric, 1950s

Pair of French Modern Spindle Chairs in Oak and White Bouclé Fabric, 1950s

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking pair of armchairs was produced in France in the late 1950s. The design is marked by

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Pair French Art Deco Holland & Sherry Wool Boucle Lounge Chairs
Pair French Art Deco Holland & Sherry Wool Boucle Lounge Chairs

Pair French Art Deco Holland & Sherry Wool Boucle Lounge Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

1920's French Art Deco lounge chairs lovingly reupholstered with Holland & Sherry Brunswick wool

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1960s Petite Caned Back Pull-Up Chairs in French Bouclé
Pair of 1960s Petite Caned Back Pull-Up Chairs in French Bouclé

Pair of 1960s Petite Caned Back Pull-Up Chairs in French Bouclé

Located in Palm Desert, CA

textured bouclé enhances the chairs’ sculptural silhouettes while remaining sympathetic to their mid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Wood

6 Woods and Bouclé Chairs
6 Woods and Bouclé Chairs

6 Woods and Bouclé Chairs

By Chapo Creation

Located in Paris, FR

6 Chairs attributed to Seltz cabinetmaker in wood and écru bouclé from Maison Lelièvre. Pierre

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Pair of Ash Chairs with Boucle
Mid-Century Italian Pair of Ash Chairs with Boucle

Mid-Century Italian Pair of Ash Chairs with Boucle

Located in New Orleans, LA

A refined pair of mid-century Italian chairs crafted in ash wood, featuring clean sculptural lines

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Boucle, France circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Boucle, France circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Boucle, France circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Nice pair of restored Art Deco club chairs from France around 1930. Book-matched walnut veneer

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Guillerme et Chambron 'Tricoteuse' Chairs in Oak and Bouclé Fabric, France, 1950
Guillerme et Chambron 'Tricoteuse' Chairs in Oak and Bouclé Fabric, France, 1950

Guillerme et Chambron 'Tricoteuse' Chairs in Oak and Bouclé Fabric, France, 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Almelo, NL

bouclé fabric. Pair of two original midcentury lounge chairs manufactured and designed by Guillerme

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

1960's Danish Easy Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son Teak and Boucle
1960's Danish Easy Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son Teak and Boucle

1960's Danish Easy Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son Teak and Boucle

By Grete Jalk

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Mid-Century easy chair designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son. Teak framed with curved arms and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

French Country Bleached Oak Boucle Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
French Country Bleached Oak Boucle Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six

French Country Bleached Oak Boucle Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in High Point, NC

An antique set of bleached oak upholstered dining chairs from France. Vibrant new life has been

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Couple of leaf-shaped French Bouclé Armchairs
Couple of leaf-shaped French Bouclé Armchairs

Couple of leaf-shaped French Bouclé Armchairs

Located in Milano, IT

. Expertly reupholstered in luxurious white bouclé fabric, these chairs not only offer a touch of elegance

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs Teak & Bouclé Wool Upholstery Dedar Luxe 1960
Pair of Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs Teak & Bouclé Wool Upholstery Dedar Luxe 1960

Pair of Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs Teak & Bouclé Wool Upholstery Dedar Luxe 1960

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Basel, BS

A beautiful pair of Ole Wanscher lounge chairs in teak and new upholstery with a luxurious bouclé

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Single Kappa Slipper Lounge Chair in Bouclé, France 1970's
Single Kappa Slipper Lounge Chair in Bouclé, France 1970's

Single Kappa Slipper Lounge Chair in Bouclé, France 1970's

By Kappa

Located in New York, NY

Elegant armless lounge chair comprised of metal and upholstery, produced by the French manufacturer

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Renè Drouet, important set of six chairs in wood and white bouclé
Renè Drouet, important set of six chairs in wood and white bouclé

Renè Drouet, important set of six chairs in wood and white bouclé

By René Drouet

Located in Milano, IT

Important and Magnificent set six chairs designed by the great French interior designer Renè Drouet

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair is French Boucle

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

An iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair newly upholstered in a very high-quality French bouclé

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Sheep Curl Bouclé, France, 1970s
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Sheep Curl Bouclé, France, 1970s

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Sheep Curl Bouclé, France, 1970s

Located in Hellouw, NL

This set of six French chairs was made of solid pine wood in the 1970s and has acquired a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Boucle Armchairs, France 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Boucle Armchairs, France 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Boucle Armchairs, France 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Great vintage condition with brand new lush boucle upholstery. Sold as a set of 2 chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Bouclé, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Oak Chairs with Seats in Bouclé, France 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Oak Chairs with Seats in Bouclé, France 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Oak Chairs with Seats in Bouclé, France 1960s

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Utrecht, NL

This rare set of six chairs by the French designers Guillerme et Chambron, has an elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne made in the 1960's but completely

Category

Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Napoleon III Pair of Upholstered Chairs, France, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Pair of Upholstered Chairs, France, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Pair of Upholstered Chairs, France, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century French Napoleon III pair upholstered chairs. Unusual roll back and arm design The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, French Boucle
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, French Boucle

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, French Boucle

Located in Wrocław, Poland

seating was reupholstered with premium French boucle fabric from the esteemed Bisson Bruneel brand, adding

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Pair of 1960s Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in French Boucle'
Pair of 1960s Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in French Boucle'

Pair of 1960s Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in French Boucle'

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a beautiful set of 1960s lounge chairs. Platners first made their debut in 1966. Steel-rod

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Gray Wool Boucle, France 1960s
Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Gray Wool Boucle, France 1960s

Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Gray Wool Boucle, France 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 1960s French lounge chairs freshly reupholstered in a beautiful gray wool boucle with

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Wood

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Lounge Chairs Basket Weave Pair France & Son Denmark 1962
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Lounge Chairs Basket Weave Pair France & Son Denmark 1962

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Lounge Chairs Basket Weave Pair France & Son Denmark 1962

By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn

Located in Camden, ME

Poul Cadovius "Guvernor" pair of lounge chairs with rosewood basketweave detail produced by France

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Teak, Bouclé, Rosewood

Settee and Two Chairs, Giltwood, French, 19th Century
Settee and Two Chairs, Giltwood, French, 19th Century

Settee and Two Chairs, Giltwood, French, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

throughout. Newly reupholstered in a beige boucle. seat height bench: 17 ". seat height chairs: 18

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Giltwood

Jean Royère style white bouclé Pierre Frey easy chair
Jean Royère style white bouclé Pierre Frey easy chair

Jean Royère style white bouclé Pierre Frey easy chair

By Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

white bouclé fabric upholstered easy chair, produced in France during the 1950s the organically

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair
1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair

1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite pair of 1920s French Art Deco tub chairs, sourced in Paris as bare frames and fully

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

6 Dinner Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
6 Dinner Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s

6 Dinner Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Utrecht, NL

This set of six elegant chairs by the French designers Guillerme et Chambron has a refined and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs

Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

lounge chairs, refreshed with new chunky tufted wool bouclé upholstery. These chairs epitomize modernist

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Pair of Hairpin Chairs, France, 1950s
Pair of Hairpin Chairs, France, 1950s

Pair of Hairpin Chairs, France, 1950s

By Jean Royère

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Fantastic pair of hairpin chairs, France, 1950s. Very nice bold design on black lacquered metal

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs, France circa 1960
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs, France circa 1960

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs, France circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1960 Unique form lounge chairs newly upholstered in boucle, on wheels. 28”w x 36”d x 32”h x

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Guillerme et Chambron "Tricoteuse" Chair for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron "Tricoteuse" Chair for Votre Maison, France 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron "Tricoteuse" Chair for Votre Maison, France 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

The "Tricoteuse" oak chair is a delightfully unique piece even if measured against the other

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Slipper Chairs, A Pair
19th Century French Upholstered Slipper Chairs, A Pair

19th Century French Upholstered Slipper Chairs, A Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of re-upholstered slipper chairs from France, produced in the 19th Century. Upholstered in a

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Arm Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Arm Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible pair of Art Deco arm chairs from France, 1930's. Beautiful angular wood frame with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Lounge Chair by Etienne Henri Martin, France circa 1960
Lounge Chair by Etienne Henri Martin, France circa 1960

Lounge Chair by Etienne Henri Martin, France circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1960 Sculptural lounge chair with metal framework, upholstered in boucle. 29"w x 34”d x 29

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Clean Lined French Lounge Chair circa 1940's
Clean Lined French Lounge Chair circa 1940's

Clean Lined French Lounge Chair circa 1940's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Modernist Lounge Chair, France, circa 1940's. It has been completely restored with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery

Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968
Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968

Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

manufactured by Airborne, France 1968. These chairs have a solid tubular steel structure which is chrome plated

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950's Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Ivory Boucle Upholstery
1950's Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Ivory Boucle Upholstery

1950's Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Ivory Boucle Upholstery

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

couple became famous for their 50s French Riviera rope furniture. This chair boasts the characteristic

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Low Slung French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair of Low Slung French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Pair of Low Slung French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Low Slung Art Deco Lounge Chairs, French, 1930's. They have a chic low slung form. They

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery

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French Boucle Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French boucle chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French boucle chairs — often made from fabric, bouclé and wood — can elevate any home. We have 108 antique and vintage French boucle chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. French boucle chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French boucle chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French boucle chairs over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Paulin and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Boucle Chairs?

Prices for French boucle chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French boucle chairs begin at $1,142 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,416.

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 Boucle Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A bouclé accent chair is a chair that features a specific type of upholstery called bouclé. It is a combination of looped and woven wool that has a soft, cozy feel. The word "bouclé" means curl in French and refers to the looping wool fibers that make up the upholstery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bouclé accent chairs.
  • 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 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 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 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.