Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this chair is the embodiment of Brutalism
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this chair is the embodiment of Brutalism
Oak
$3,900 / set
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 22.25 in
Four Midcentury Side Chairs by Ditte and Adrian Heath for France and Son
By Ditte & Adrian Heath, France & Søn
Located in Chireno, TX
these chairs stunning as either side or dining chairs. Model 594 for France & Søn – late 1960s or
Canvas, Oak
Pair of French Bergère Chairs
Located in New York, NY
France, these elegant chairs feature a carved wood frame with a softly distressed finish and generous
Upholstery, Beech
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
Beech
$1,614Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Suite de 6 chaises Baumann Essor vintage en bois de hêtre et skai des années 60
By Baumann France
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises vintage de la manufacture française Baumann, en bois de hêtre et skai noir, modèle Essor produit dans les années 60, très bon état général, très bon état général avec quelq...
Wood
French Midcentury Metal and Velvet Chair, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A very cool chair made in France in the 1950s designed with black tubular steel frame in its
Metal
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Curved Children's Rocking Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rocking chair, a timeless piece made of rich, dark solid wood. The petite size is
Wood
French Caned Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
18th century French hand-carved walnut corner chair with excellent detail. Lyrical shape with
Cane
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 23 in D 21 in
18th Century Pair French Consulate Chairs Signed Jacob
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Pair French Consulate Chairs Signed Jacob Beautiful chairs purchased in France. Age
Oak
Plexiglass Chairs by Michel Dumas, France, 1970's
By Michel Dumas
Located in New York, NY
French design. Each chair features a fluid base in translucent pink plexiglass, elegantly curved to
Faux Leather, Altuglas, Upholstery, Plexiglass
Vanity Chairs, France 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Cork, IE
romantic vanity chairs with ornate white metal frames and cushioned seats probably hails from France in the
Metal
Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An early example of X-frame design — later adopted in the famous “Tripolina” and “Butterfly” chairs
Wood
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very
Wood
19th Century French Fireside Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century french fireside chairs.
Fabric, Wood
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs
Brass, Iron
4 French Folding Chairs, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 French folding chairs, circa 1950-1960.
Wood
George Candilis chairs for Sentou France 1968
By Georges Candilis, Anja Blomstedt
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
manufactured by Sentou, France 1968. These chairs were part of a design by Candilis for the residence “Les
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptional ‘Méribel’ chair, designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) in the
Cane, Ash
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sculptural chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to minimalist design
Wood
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the
Olive
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained bentwood and brown velvet lounge chairs or club chairs likely designed and
Velvet, Wood
$2,600 / set
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Chairs, France, 1960s Delightfully whimsical
Beech
$9,750 / set
H 42.75 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
Set of 10 Antique Carved Walnut Dining Chairs with Gold Velvet Upholstery 1900s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
charm. These antique French chairs rest on cabriole legs with paw feet, lending a sculptural and
Velvet, Walnut
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the
Wood
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and yellow fabric lounge chairs or club chairs likely designed and
Fabric, Wood
French 19 th century gilt wood Bergere chair
Located in Houston, TX
The scale and style of this chair is right. It is graceful and comfortable with A curved back. It
Abalone, Giltwood
Pair French Side Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Wonderful pair of French Napoleon 111 side chairs, with turned ebony legs, newly upholstered in
Ebony
vintage armchair + ottoman Cadovius France & Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage armchair + ottoman sofa Cadovius France & Son Vintage modular sofa consisting of an
Aluminum
$12,800 / set
H 30.15 in W 23.15 in D 30 in
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained oak and yellow fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c
Fabric, Oak
Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III faux bamboo chair, France, 1850s.
Wood
$6,600 / set
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 24.22 in
French Cherry Wood Chairs with Seats of Woven Papercord, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs reflects the organic sensibility that defined French mid-century design, where form and function
Papercord, Wood
Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.
Wood
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear
Bamboo, Rattan
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green beige fabric and brass lounge chairs likely designed and produced in France, c
Brass
4 French Folding Chairs, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 French folding chairs, circa 1950-1960.
Wood
Fine French Mid-Century Cherry Trunk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest/coffer chair.
Cherry
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
French Carved Walnut Curule Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French carved walnut curule chair, late 19th c., carved frame with running ornamentation, sloping
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of two Rural French Rush chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These elegant wooden chairs, presumably dating from the early to mid-20th century, are emblematic
Rush, Pine
Art Deco Bergère Chairs, Beechwood Frame, France, 1925
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Pair of Art Deco Bergère Chairs This pair of elegant armchairs is exceptionally comfortable thanks
Beech
$2,400
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
French Provincial high-back tufted chairs with carved mahogany frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant set of French Louis XVI style dining chairs featuring beautifully carved mahogany frames
Mahogany
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and black leather lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. One seat
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France. Age
Walnut
Jean Prouve 306 Métropole standard chair France 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Chair,” was conceived by the pioneering Jean Prouvé and produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé in 1951
Metal
French 19th Century Club Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those large Club chairs are made of walnut and are covered with creme velvet. They are very
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Provincial Corner Chair, Antique Wood Design
Located in New York, US
French Provincial Corner Chair France, 19th Century 17"D x 28"H
Wood
Set of three solid pine alpine chairs, France, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this set of three solid pine alpine chairs, France, 1950s. This type of
Pine
Set of Six French Metal Folding Chairs, France c. 1950's
Located in Napa, CA
Absolutely beautiful mid-century steel colored metal chairs. Each chair folds nicely and has a
Metal
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet
Wood, Velvet
$41,144 / set
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV set of 8 dining chairs is designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu. He chose the
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
$5,600Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
Set of 6 Brutalist French Wooden & Straw Chairs
Located in Paddington, NSW
This rare set of six vintage French Brutalist chairs offers a bold and sculptural presence, perfect
Straw, Oak
Pair of French Side Chairs
Located in London, England
Pair of French painted side chairs, with worn finish. France 1880.
Beech
Set of Six French Modern Jigsaw Puzzle Back Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A set of six "Puzzle Chairs", from France - also known as a French Jigsaw Puzzle Chair - each chair
Metal, Steel
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1960s
Fabric, Oak
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered iron and beige mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c
Iron
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