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French Design and Braided Resin Rattan Effect Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design chair composed of a tubular metal structure dressed with a braided resin rattan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Raphael Raffel 1960s Brown Leather Futurist Lounge Chairs Pair
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredibly cool lounge chairs designed by Raphael Raffel, circa 1960s. The rolled ergonomic back
Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Leather, Fabric, Wood

Undulating Méandre Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' chair by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Campagne' chair by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on the tips of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

  • 'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
  • 'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
  • 'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
  • 'Campagne' Chair by Design Frères
H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Bronze patina over steel frames
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Campagne' Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Campagne' chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of 'Arcade' Side Chairs by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arcade side chairs by Design Frères, in COM (not included: please send 4 yards for the pair
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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Décade' Side or Dining Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 'Décade' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 'Décade' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tripod Chair French Fifties Design
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Very rare tripod chair made of beechwood with a rush seat. French design from the fifties. This
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

  • Tripod Chair French Fifties Design
  • Tripod Chair French Fifties Design
  • Tripod Chair French Fifties Design
  • Tripod Chair French Fifties Design
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
"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. The chairs have their original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Baumann "Argos" Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1980
By Baumann France
Located in San Antonio, TX
French modern design, set of 4 Baumann "Argos" lounge chairs in stained beech with a rounded frame
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair – set of eight 1960’s French Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage French Design Leather Dining Chair Set, France, 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French design leather dining chair set of 5, made in France 1970's. Thick saddle leather
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lounge Chair Model Fd136, Designed by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in PARIS, FR
The Iconic FD-136 teak lounge chairs were designed by Finn Juhl for France and Sons in 1950
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW04 "Gold" chair, a signed special edition, is a handmade collector's piece made in France
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21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Gold, Other

France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR
By France & Søn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
France & Søn Mid Century Danish Modern Sigvard Bernadotte "Model 132" ARM CHAIR Sigvard Bernadotte
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, XO Design
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French
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1990s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck, Set of 2 French Green Chairs, Design Slick Slick XO - France
By Philippe Starck
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of 2 design chairs by the French Philippe Starck, named Slick Slick XO. Design plastic chairs
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1990s French Chairs

Materials

Plastic

French Design, Pierre Chapo, French Elm S28 Chairs, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage S28 chairs in elm: According to Pierre Chapo, the S28 is a modern interpretation of the
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Art Nouveau Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the Art Nouveau Chairs Pair, a stunning set of Art Nouveau chairs designed by the
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Louis XV Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV chairs pair designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. He chose the name “Louise
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2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in solid teak, upholstered in original wool. Designed by Ole Wanscher, made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Art Nouveau Dining Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. These elegant Art Nouveau dining chairs boast
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Design chair Mw04 "Plume", handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
France. The sides of the chair are adorned with white feathers. A rare and unique piece, it caters to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Other

French 1900s Design Bistro Outdoor Chair In Rattan and Braided Resin
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1900s Bistro Design rattan and braided resin outdoor chair composed of a rattan structure
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Resin

Tacoma Vintage Chair by Baumann Editions
By Baumann France
Located in AIGNAN, FR
timeless design give this chair a lot of elegance and character. The Baumann chair is a must in vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Tacoma Vintage Chair by Baumann Editions
  • Tacoma Vintage Chair by Baumann Editions
  • Tacoma Vintage Chair by Baumann Editions
  • Tacoma Vintage Chair by Baumann Editions
H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (width x height x depth) This mid-century lounge chair was designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (width x height x depth) This mid-century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

1960s French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair, set of four 1960s French Baumann bentwood dove
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barrel back chair that
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric

French Design and Parisian Bistro Style Oak Wooden and Wicker Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant chair, at the manner of the old French bistrots, with patina oak wooden structure, comfy
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Minimal Designed Side Chairs, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Minimal designed side chairs, France, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Brutalist Design SAW Back Side Chair set, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French Folk Art Brutalist Design SAW Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Vintage French Bentwood Dining Chairs by Baumann
By Baumann France
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of four vintage French bentwood dining chairs by Baumann. They were recently
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

1950's French Baumann Menuet Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Menuet dining chair – Set of eight 1950’s French Baumann Menuet dining chair
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950's French Baumann Menuet Dining Chair - Set Of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Menuet dining chair – Set of six 1950’s French Baumann Menuet dining chair
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950's French Baumann Menuet Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Menuet dining chair – Set of four 1950’s French Baumann Menuet dining chair
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950's French Baumann Menuet Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann menuet dining chair – various quantities available 1950’s French Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This beautiful lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This beautiful lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This beautiful lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This beautiful lounge chair was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

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French Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French design chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all French design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 157 antique and vintage French design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 67 modern editions to choose from as well. French design chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French design chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French design chairs over the years, but those made by France & Søn, Design Frères and Finn Juhl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Design Chairs?

Prices for French design chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French design chairs begin at $123 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.
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    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
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    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
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    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
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    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
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    The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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    The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.