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French Colonial Chairs

Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37” x W 17.5” x D 18.5” x SH 17.7” Set of 6 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 6
$2,200 / set
H 37 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 12
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 39” x W 17” x D 17.7” x SH 18.5” Set of 12 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French Colonial Wood + Cognac Leather Armchair, 1944
Located in Chicago, IL
One sold and one available. A rare French colonial armchair, monogrammed L.V. Nancy, 1944
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari
Located in Miami, FL
Wood and Black Faux Leather Antique Folding Chair, Made in France. Brass Hardware. Ready for a new
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Vintage 1940s French British Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Carved French Oak Brown Leather Lion Dining Chairs, Henry II
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Carved French Oak Brown Leather Lion Dining Chairs, Henry II
19th Carved French Oak Brown Leather Lion Dining Chairs, Henry II
$4,712 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.18 in W 17.33 in D 16.34 in
Pair of Art Deco Colonial Armchairs in Carved Wood, French Algeria, Circa 1930
By Francis Jourdain
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Art Deco Colonial Armchairs in Carved Wood, French Algeria, Circa 1930 We are delighted to
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Vintage 1930s Algerian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century French Corner Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French corner chairs solid walnut wood with legs.
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Mid-20th Century French Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century French Corner Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Mid-Century French Corner Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
$2,980
H 26.8 in W 16.9 in D 16.9 in
Pair of French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical, Teak Lounge Chairs, circa 1925-30
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of hand made and hand carved teak wood, French colonial lounge / club
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Ebonized Set of 8 French Faux Bamboo Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
refined craftsmanship associated with classic **Hollywood Regency and French Colonial design**. Each chair
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Oak and Rush Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century French oak and rush armchairs, set of 2, in good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century French Oak and Rush Armchairs, Set of 2
Mid-Century French Oak and Rush Armchairs, Set of 2
$1,600 / set
H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Pair of French Art Deco. / Modern Neoclassical Teak Lounge Chairs / Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant and dramatic Pairs of French Colonial Art Deco Lounge / club chairs/ armchairs in the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Kingwood, Teak

Recent Sales

Set of Four Folding Hardwood Colonial Style Armchairs, Settee en Suite
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 20th century polished folding hardwood Colonial style armchairs with caned seats, one
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Vintage 1920s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of French Painted Bamboo Chairs, (Four Side and Two Arm)
Located in Bedford, NY
French Colonial circa 1890- Chairs have rattan wrapping- set of 4 side and 2 arm chairs
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Brown Antique Lounge Chair 'Le Surrepos Du Dr. Pascaud' Paris, circa 1924
By Dr. Pascaud 1
Located in Schagen, NL
This chaise longue is called le surrepos du Docteur Pascaud. It was manufactured in Paris, France
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Vintage 1920s French British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Thai French Colonial Arm Chairs ca 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand carved Thai French colonial teak wood arm chairs with rattan hand woven seat, back
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Antique 19th Century Thai Armchairs

Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s
Located in L'Etang, FR
Antique folding lounge steamer deck chair / armchair. Victorian colonial / Anglo-Indian style
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Antique Early 1900s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Colonial Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Sober French Colonial Desk Chair with Clean Lines and Upholstered Seat.
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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Colonial Desk Chair
French Colonial Desk Chair
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
British Colonial Plantation Style French Double Cane Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mahogany Colonial Plantation style lounge chair having double French Caning that is in
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Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of French Colonial Inspired Side Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A whimsical pair of beechwood side chairs with tie-on canvas seats and backs with brown leather
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Canvas

Important Pair of Hand Caned French Colonial Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, chic pair of French Colonial armchairs from French Indochina, circa 1930. The chairs
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Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

1 Caned French Colonial Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Hand Caned Colonial Armchair from the French Colony, Indochine. Can be purchased
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Vintage 1930s Vietnamese French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1 Caned French Colonial Armchair
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 35 in
Important Pair of French Colonial Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Mid-Century French Colonial lounge / club chairs of the highest quality design
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of colonial Empire ebonized chairs with mother-of-pearl inlays, new upholstered seat in light
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Walnut Hall Chairs Leather and Tapestry Covered a Pair 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Louis XIII style French, Spanish Colonial High-backed side chairs made of solid
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Early 20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 4 "Leaf Back" Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
4 decorative high back chairs in bamboo, rattan and leather bindings. France, circa 1970
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Vintage 1960s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 4 "Leaf Back" Chairs, France, 1960s
Set of 4 "Leaf Back" Chairs, France, 1960s
H 41.93 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Restored Wrought Iron French Tapestry and Brass Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of wrought iron French or Spanish side chairs restored in an antique tapestry. The
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Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century rattan peacock chair.
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Vintage 1950s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
H 58 in W 22 in D 43.5 in
Six Dining Chairs Green Leather Upholstered, French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six dining chairs, early 20th century original dark green studded upholstery French, circa
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Early 20th Century French Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Superb Set of Four Leather & Elm Safari Dining Chairs C1970’s by Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in Hastings, GB
sympathetically restored. We specialise in original, French, leather club chairs. Even though our stock is quite
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Vintage 1970s French Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
with black leather (new leather condition). The base of the tripod is cast iron. This chair is very
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Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut folding deck chair from the turn of the 20th century features turned legs and
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Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco / Colonial Teak Lounge Chairs or Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Pair of French Art Deco / Mid-century colonial club / lounge chairs /armchairs
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Teak

2 Pairs of French Colonial Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant Pairs of French Colonial Lounge / Club Chairs from the Art Deco Period with Curved Arms
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

2 Pairs of French Colonial Armchairs
2 Pairs of French Colonial Armchairs
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of antique French rattan and reed cafe chairs with bent wood frames decorated with
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Early 20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs

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Rattan, Reed

Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs
Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs
H 34 in W 27 in D 27 in
French Carved Walnut and Tapestry Library Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved walnut and tapestry library chair This beautiful carved walnut chair, it come
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Antique Late 19th Century Colonial Revival Armchairs

Pair of french 19th century plantation armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French 19th century plantation armchairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of french colonial
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Antique Late 19th Century French Colonial Revival Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Chairs, Circa 1930
Located in San Marino, CA
French colonial art deco chairs with shaped legs.
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Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Chairs, Circa 1930
Art Deco Chairs, Circa 1930
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
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Vintage 1940s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Tan French Colonial 'Sheep' Leather Roll Back Lounge / Club Chair 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful, in colonial style, French sheep leather club / lounge chair. Rolled arms and back with
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Vintage 1960s French Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage French Colonial Art Deco Wicker Plantation Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
lines from the French Colonial period in Vietnam. Measures: 44" high, 36" wide, 35" deep. Excellent
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Vintage 1940s Vietnamese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut folding deck chair from the turn of the twentieth century features turned legs
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Pair of Art Deco Chairs from the Paris Colonial Exhibition in 1931
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare pair of "Africanist" chairs in exotic wood. The back is carved with a tribal geometric
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Velvet French Art Deco Style Barstools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of French Art Deco Style Barstools. Spanish blue mohair velvet upholstery with gold trim
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Late 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Mohair

French Colonial Deck Chair or Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
A French Colonial chaise longue or armchair from French Indochina.
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Vintage 1950s Polynesian Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Rosewood

Important Pair of Modern Neoclassical French Colonial Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Classic, Sober pair of French Colonial Lounge / Club chairs / Armchairs in the late Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

A Great French Colonial Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic French Colonial chair with a central medallion featuring a carved elephant. Ex
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

A Great French Colonial Chair
A Great French Colonial Chair
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Pair of French Colonial Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Blond Wood French Colonial Lounge Chairs with Caned Sides
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Vintage 1960s Asian Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair 1940's French Colonial Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940's French colonial style chairs in hardwood with foam and down upholstering.
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Modernist Colonial Lounge Chairs in Mahogany, circa 1940s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Ghent, BE
Rare French colonial lounge chairs dating, circa 1940s, in great condition.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Oak Chairs Adnet Neo Colonial Style, 1950
By Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A 1940-1950 pair of néo colonial chairs attributed to compagnie des arts francais made of massive
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of late 19th Century French Colonial exotic wood armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th Century Colonial exotic wood armchairs. Carved cresting and mashrabiyya back and
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Francis Jourdain Attributed Pair of Colonial Armchairs
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Paris, ile de france
Francis Jourdain attributed pair of colonial arm chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Antique Set of Eight French Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
toecaps, curved back legs, and has its original upholstery. The chairs are covered in a red-colored fabric
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Antique Early 1900s French Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Antique French Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early 20th century Antique French ladderback dining chairs - set of six. A set of six French
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Early 20th Century French American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

Pair of Directoire Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amazing pair of fruitwood chairs. Probably French colonial pieces from South East Asia. One
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Directoire Chairs
Pair of Directoire Chairs
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Large 1930s Cane Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
feather back and seat cushions, France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Colonial Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood

Set of Six Spanish Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French set of six 19th century Spanish style dining chairs are made out of solid walnut wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Six Spanish Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six antique Spanish style dining chairs has been newly refurbished, made out of solid
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Antique 1890s French Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs, American, circa 1970s. The set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs.
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
$2,850 / set
H 36.75 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
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2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
$9,500
H 63 in W 44.13 in D 16 in
British Campaign Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
A simple and elegant restored British Campaign chest of drawers. Features brass strap corners and brass recessed drawer pulls typical of the campaign style. Designed to travel as t...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

British Campaign Mahogany Chest of Drawers
British Campaign Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$4,600
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Vintage Boho Ralph Lauren Woven Leather Safari Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke a spirit of sophisticated adventure and timeless American style with this Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Leather Safari Chair. Masterfully crafted, this iconic piece showcases the ...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Boho Ralph Lauren Woven Leather Safari Chair
Vintage Boho Ralph Lauren Woven Leather Safari Chair
$1,850
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
A Folding Safari Chair With Stitched Tan Leather Straps & Seat Faux Bamboo Legs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Faux Bamboo & Stitched Tan Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Chair in the style of Maiso...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a pair of paneled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on turned feet and original casters. Provenance; Norman Adams Ltd. London. Includes key.
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Antique 1790s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
$2,800
H 21.38 in W 18.38 in D 13.38 in
Stunning Console Table Attributed to Gio Ponti, Walnut and Marble, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Console Table. Solid walnut base with marble top. Excellent craftsmanship.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Jacques Adnet Leather Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed attributed to Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane sty...
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Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jacques Adnet Leather Daybed, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather Daybed, 1950s France
$38,000
H 35.5 in W 87.5 in D 40.5 in
The George Smith Hall Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A highly unusual turned and carved mahogany hall chair in the manner of George Smith. The triumphal arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic ‘Elizabethan’ fashion of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

The George Smith Hall Chair
The George Smith Hall Chair
$1,377
H 35.43 in W 21.45 in D 17.51 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Walnut, Ivory Bouclé Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible pair of Lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut legs and ivory bouclé fabric. Ready for a new home.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1970s Bamboo Chaise Lounge Attributed to Viggo Boesen, Mid Century Modern
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Bamboo Chaise Lounge Attributed to Viggo Boesen. Bamboo with cane wrap. Ready for a new home. Sheepskin not included.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs, black wooden legs and recently reupholstered in black and white striped cotton fabric. Chairs have original spring webbing. Ready for a new home.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Rectilinear Cabinet Credenza for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Rare cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Signed with label on drawer. The doors have a rectilineal design achieved by the use of thin triangular molding. Classic propor...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

12 Sculptural Walnut Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
12 Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Carlo Mollino, Side Chair from Casa Del Sol, Chestnut, Brass, Italy, 1953
By Carlo Mollino
Located in High Point, NC
A chestnut and brass side chair designed and produced by Carlo Mollino for Casa Del Sol, a Ski Resort in Cervinia, Italy, 1953. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from The Muse...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
The worlds of luxury and craftsmanship often intersect in fascinating ways, exemplifying the pursuit of perfection through design and skill. Two iconic brands that embody this union ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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French Colonial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French colonial chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and animal skin, all French colonial chairs available were constructed with great care. French colonial chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. French colonial chairs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Dr. Pascaud produced beautiful French colonial chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are French Colonial Chairs?

French colonial chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,573, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $15,900.

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 Colonial Chairs
  • 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 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.