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Set of 4 Solid Elm and Rush Chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s
Set of 4 Solid Elm and Rush Chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s

Set of 4 Solid Elm and Rush Chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s

By Maison Regain

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of four solid elm and rush chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s, featuring clean architectural lines and warm natural patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair

By Henredon, Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By Grand Ledge Chair Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s
"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s

"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s

By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Located in Wolfurt, AT

"Moduline" chairs designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Woven Rush Occasional Chair
Vintage French Woven Rush Occasional Chair

Vintage French Woven Rush Occasional Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage French occasional chair featuring a hand-woven rush seat and classic ladder-back form.

Category

Antique 1880s French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Chair, French design from the 1950s
Chair, French design from the 1950s

Chair, French design from the 1950s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This chair is a French piece from the 1950s. It is made from solid oak.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Industrial Steel Chairs
Vintage French Industrial Steel Chairs

Vintage French Industrial Steel Chairs

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage Industrial Slatted Chairs, France, c. 20th Century.

Category

20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
17th Century French Ratchet Chair

17th Century French Ratchet Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Folding Bistro Chair 1960s
French Folding Bistro Chair 1960s

French Folding Bistro Chair 1960s

Located in Čelinac, BA

French Bistro Folding Chair 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Original Painted Salon Chairs
French Original Painted Salon Chairs

French Original Painted Salon Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good set of four original painted 18th century French salon chairs, 1780. Seat height 16.5 inches.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Steel Flame Modern Chair, France, 1960s
Steel Flame Modern Chair, France, 1960s

Steel Flame Modern Chair, France, 1960s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An anonymous yet thoughtfully designed vintage lounge chair. Despite being unbranded, it reveals subtle design precision in the ergonomic tilt of the seat, angled perfectly for a rel...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Swivel Desk Chair
French Swivel Desk Chair

French Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Los angeles, CA

French Swivel Desk Chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

French Provincial Oak Chair, Vintage 1960s, Heavy Design, France
French Provincial Oak Chair, Vintage 1960s, Heavy Design, France

French Provincial Oak Chair, Vintage 1960s, Heavy Design, France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Metal Desk Chair by René Malaval "Radar" Chair
French Metal Desk Chair by René Malaval "Radar" Chair

French Metal Desk Chair by René Malaval "Radar" Chair

By Rene Malaval

Located in Los Angeles, CA

René Malaval for Bloc Metal France, post war This vintage metal side chair will add wonderful texture and rich history to any room Composed of perforated metal backrests/seats Tub...

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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Armchairs, 1950s

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Chiavari was created in 1807 by the carpenter Chiavari Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, who behind the invitation of the Marquis Stefano Rivarola, reworked some models of French chairs lin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Satin, Beech

French 19th Century Child's Chair
French 19th Century Child's Chair

French 19th Century Child's Chair

Located in Round Top, TX

A delightful and charming child's chair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from richly stained pine and beechwood with iron supports.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

“Orque” Chair by Jean-Philippe Gleizes France, France 1985
“Orque” Chair by Jean-Philippe Gleizes France, France 1985

“Orque” Chair by Jean-Philippe Gleizes France, France 1985

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

The surface shows its original raw blue-steel patina, protected with a transparent metal sealant. The Orque chair is included in the collections of the Centre national des arts plast...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Rattan Folding Chairs
Pair of French Rattan Folding Chairs

Pair of French Rattan Folding Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and highly collectible pair of antique French folding chairs by Fabrique de Meubles Mécaniques Guerret, Grenoble—an esteemed late 19th to early 20th century manufacturer known...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set 4 Chairs, French Modernism
Set 4 Chairs, French Modernism

Set 4 Chairs, French Modernism

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Perpignan, FR

Set 4 chairs assigned to Charlotte Perriand France, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.

Category

Antique 1810s French Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs

1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set – Two Chairs 1950’s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set – Two Chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s – Set of 2 A charming set of two French Provincial oak and rush chairs, crafted in France during the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs

$1,465Sale Price / set|20% Off

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant pair of wooden chair was made in France, following the charming French Provincial style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Renaissance Style Side Chairs (6)
French Renaissance Style Side Chairs (6)

French Renaissance Style Side Chairs (6)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French set of six Renaissance style carved wood and upholstered side chairs from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brutalist chair by Maison Dubosq – France 1970
Brutalist chair by Maison Dubosq – France 1970

Brutalist chair by Maison Dubosq – France 1970

By J. Duboscq, Paris 1

Located in Girona, Girona

Manufactured by Maison Dubosq. France, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Olive

Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s
Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s

Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1

Located in Utrecht, NL

This set of four French chairs is in the Arts & Crafts style, preserving and emphasizing the natural qualities of the material used to make it.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

“CA” Chair by Marcel Gascoin, France, 1950s
“CA” Chair by Marcel Gascoin, France, 1950s

“CA” Chair by Marcel Gascoin, France, 1950s

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The C.A. Chair, designed by French master Marcel Gascoin.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 French 1950s garden chairs
Set of 4 French 1950s garden chairs

Set of 4 French 1950s garden chairs

Located in Diest, BE

Charming set of four French garden chairs dating from the 1950s. With their elegant sculptural lines and light, graphic appearance, the chairs evoke the distinctive spirit of French...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century French Painted Directoire Chairs
Early 19th Century French Painted Directoire Chairs

Early 19th Century French Painted Directoire Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of elegant, early 19th century Directoire period occasional chairs with carved and over-painted, French-grey timber frames and muted gold satin-upholstered seats.

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached  - Various Qty
1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached  - Various Qty

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Various Qty

By Baumann France

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in the market.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 French Vintage Dining Chairs
Set of 4 French Vintage Dining Chairs

Set of 4 French Vintage Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French set of four aluminum and upholstered dining chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Finn Juhl, Scandinavian Midcentury Classic Lounge Chair model Bwana, 1960s.
Finn Juhl, Scandinavian Midcentury Classic Lounge Chair model Bwana, 1960s.

Finn Juhl, Scandinavian Midcentury Classic Lounge Chair model Bwana, 1960s.

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Midcentury Classic Lounge Chair model Bwana, designed by Finn Juhl (1912-1989) for France & Son (1957-late 60s) / France & Daverkosen (1948-1957), Denmark 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of 20th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Pair of 20th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs

Pair of 20th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century French Chinoiserie chairs.  Circa 1900. 

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s
Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s

Ebonized Oak Bobbin Chair France, 1850s

Located in Rīga, LV

French nursery chair with ebonized oak bobbin frame and beautiful tapestry upholstery with floral design. one chair left.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of 20th Century French Salon Chairs
Pair of 20th Century French Salon Chairs

Pair of 20th Century French Salon Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb pair of 20th Century French, late Art Deco salon chairs. Circa 1940.

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dining chair having an exposed teak frame supporting wrapped molded seats and backs, the backs with a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of 1940s French Tan Leather Chairs
Pair of 1940s French Tan Leather Chairs

Pair of 1940s French Tan Leather Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful 1940s French pale tan leather chairs. Quirky unusual design with slim arms and back.

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs

Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Modern Italian Chiavari Sofa, 1950s
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Modern Italian Chiavari Sofa, 1950s

Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Mid-Century Modern Italian Chiavari Sofa, 1950s

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

The armchairs measure: cm D 55 x W 57 x H 93, S 50 Chiavari was created in 1807 by the carpenter Chiavari Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, who behind the invitation of the Marquis Stefa...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Satin, Beech

French Empire Burlwood Chair
French Empire Burlwood Chair

French Empire Burlwood Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre, acanthus and ribbons with lion's paw sabots.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

1940s French Wood and Woven Chair
1940s French Wood and Woven Chair

1940s French Wood and Woven Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful carved wood chair from France, 1940s. Intricate carved wood legs and wood frame with lovely sea shell detail.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

French Giltwood Upholstered Accent Chair, Circa 1930
French Giltwood Upholstered Accent Chair, Circa 1930

French Giltwood Upholstered Accent Chair, Circa 1930

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant French giltwood accent chair dating to circa 1930, embodying the refined restraint and quiet luxury of early 20th century Parisian design.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.
Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.

Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France
Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France

Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France

Located in Bastogne, BE

Beautiful antique French bronze Chiavari spindle back chair with padded seats upholstered in golden velvet fabric.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s

2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s

Located in Mouscron, WHT

2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Honey - Set Of Four
1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Honey - Set Of Four

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Honey - Set Of Four

By Baumann France

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in the market.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Fully Refurbished Mid Century "Hafta" Chairs designed by Emile Baumann
Set of 4 Fully Refurbished Mid Century "Hafta" Chairs designed by Emile Baumann

Set of 4 Fully Refurbished Mid Century "Hafta" Chairs designed by Emile Baumann

By Baumann France

Located in Beograd, RS

Made in France in 1970s. Chairs have been fully refurbished - the wood has been repainted and the seats have been reupholstered in fabric with gorgeous geometric pattern.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Baumann bistro chairs, France
Pair of Baumann bistro chairs, France

Pair of Baumann bistro chairs, France

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Pair of Baumann bistro chairs. Original patina. Perfectly stable and comfortable. Dimensions: L38 x p40 x h80. Seat height 45 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech

1930s Charles Dudouyt French  Low Side Chair
1930s Charles Dudouyt French  Low Side Chair

1930s Charles Dudouyt French Low Side Chair

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in West Hollywood, CA

CHARLES DUDOUYT (France, 1885-1946). Side chair "Straw", 1930s. Structure in bulrush wood and wicker seat.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteenth-century French chairs, the large, winged bergère and the curved-back cabriolet with his 5761 lounge chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Provincial Windsor Chair, Maple, Circa 1900
Antique French Provincial Windsor Chair, Maple, Circa 1900

Antique French Provincial Windsor Chair, Maple, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

This dining chair makes its impression through dark aged wood, splat back.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Maple

French Vintage Barber Chair
French Vintage Barber Chair

French Vintage Barber Chair

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Vintage Barber Chair - original light brown leather with porcelain arms and base and re-polished chrome.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs
19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs

19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs

Located in palm beach, FL

Beautiful pair of richly carved Renaissance-style chairs from the 19th French period.

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830
Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830

Pair of French Antique Chairs, 1830

Located in Leimen, DE

Experience the timeless allure of this exquisite pair of French side chairs, originating around 1830 during the Restauration Period.

Category

Antique 1830s French Restauration Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Bergere / Occasional Chair
Antique French Bergere / Occasional Chair

Antique French Bergere / Occasional Chair

Located in thousand oaks, CA

Antique/vintage classic French Bergere occasional chair (traditional European).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s

Located in Sherborne, GB

The seats have been upholstered in a fun and textured woven fabric that is in keeping with the texture of the ironwork. We believe these chairs are made by an accomplished metalworke...

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s
Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s

Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Rare chairs for the Air France lounge by Jacques Adnet.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of two sculptural French garden chairs
Set of two sculptural French garden chairs

Set of two sculptural French garden chairs

Located in BE

These rare French garden chairs from the 1950s were produced in a small series by the French manufacturer Vagon.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s

Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Sculptural Post Modern chairs, France 1980s. The chairs are constructed out of a black lacquered tubular steel frame and thin shaped metal wires used for the seat and backrest.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French chairs available for sale. Each of these unique French chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 53328 antique and vintage French chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2254 modern editions to choose from as well. French chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Paulin produced popular French chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are French Chairs?

French chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,799, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,500,000.

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 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.