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Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s

Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Tiffany Style Chiavari Chair, France, circa 1960s Elegant Tiffany style chair, also known as the Chiavari chair, crafted in France circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Gold Leaf Side Chair, Circa 1880
Antique French Gold Leaf Side Chair, Circa 1880

Antique French Gold Leaf Side Chair, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French gold leaf side chair, Circa 1880. This gold leaf side chair would make a nice addition to any room or vestibule.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s

Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Tiffany style chair also known as the Chiavari chair made in France circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 12 Gold Leaf Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s
Set of 12 Gold Leaf Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s

Set of 12 Gold Leaf Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

This set of twelve Chiavari style chairs, also known as Tiffany chairs, was made in France circa the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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. These polished bronze chairs are designed by Giuseppe Gaetano desc...

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Vintage 1910s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini
Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini

Mw04 "Gold" design chair handmade in France by French designer Olivier Santini

By Olivier Santini

Located in Beaumont-Louestault, 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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold, Other

4 Chairs, France, year :1940
4 Chairs, France, year :1940

4 Chairs, France, year :1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 Chairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

"Ornate French Opera Chair, Giltwood & Gold Silk Damask, Circa 1750"
"Ornate French Opera Chair, Giltwood & Gold Silk Damask, Circa 1750"

"Ornate French Opera Chair, Giltwood & Gold Silk Damask, Circa 1750"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk damask.   

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood, Feathers

Elegant Pair of French Louis XV Gold Slipper Chairs
Elegant Pair of French Louis XV Gold Slipper Chairs

Elegant Pair of French Louis XV Gold Slipper Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Really lovely pair of French Louis XV giltwood antique slipper chairs with intricate floral carving on the apron and top of backrest. The single window pane on the back is a nice tou...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890

French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890

Located in Berlin, DE

French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, gold. 4 Exclusive French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, the official residence of the Federal President o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Louis XV Gold Damask Side Chairs
French Louis XV Gold Damask Side Chairs

French Louis XV Gold Damask Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 10 French Louis XV style (19th Century) walnut side chairs with gold damask upholstered seat and oval back (signed E.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs
Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs

Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Regency style music chairs with a carved and painted wood frame featuring fluted legs. The seat is upholstered in chartreuse velvet and finished with a nailhead trim.

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Pink Stripe Fauteuil Arm Chair, Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Pink Stripe Fauteuil Arm Chair, Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Pink Stripe Fauteuil Arm Chair, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Cream Painted Low Profile Fauteuil Arm Ch...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum

Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum

Located in Geneve, CH

The interaction of two antagonistic materials reminds us of the poetry of blown glass, the bodice on the waist, the imprint left on the body by the wicker chairs. This chair in gold ...

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Gilt Metal Side Chairs, Gold Leaf, Open Scroll Design, 1940s
French Gilt Metal Side Chairs, Gold Leaf, Open Scroll Design, 1940s

French Gilt Metal Side Chairs, Gold Leaf, Open Scroll Design, 1940s

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French 1940s gilt metal side chairs with open scroll design back and woven apron under seat with a stretcher. One chair dose not have its black cushion.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair

Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair

Located in Asheville, NC

Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs
Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs

Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of patinated bronze / brass low parlour chairs . Sheep fur shown is decorative and not included.

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Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1940s French Bronze Side Chair
1940s French Bronze Side Chair

1940s French Bronze Side Chair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s French bronze side chair.

Category

Vintage 1940s Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

High Gloss French Art Deco Club Chair in Gold and Brown, 1930s
High Gloss French Art Deco Club Chair in Gold and Brown, 1930s

High Gloss French Art Deco Club Chair in Gold and Brown, 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

A rare and striking original piece from the golden era of French Art Deco design. This 1930s armchair is a perfect example of the movement’s timeless elegance, combining rich materia...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very handsome pair of armchairs. Ample seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige & Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs
Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige & Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs

Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige & Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 7 French Art Deco dining / side chairs with mahogany frames, upholstered in a beige patterned fabric with veins of gold, bordered with matching piping, resting on shaped mahog...

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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding
Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely pair of French chairs bought in the south of France with really stunning original gold gilt paint from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

4 Chairs in lacquered wood and gold leaf, 1930s
4 Chairs in lacquered wood and gold leaf, 1930s

4 Chairs in lacquered wood and gold leaf, 1930s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Group of 4 Art Deco chairs, 1930s. Lacquered wooden frame with gold leaf details, seat and back covered in floral fabric. The upholstery is original and in excellent condition. Packa...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Papier-mâché 19th Century Gold Leaf Detail Chair
Papier-mâché 19th Century Gold Leaf Detail Chair

Papier-mâché 19th Century Gold Leaf Detail Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

French Papier-mâché 19th century gold leaf detail chair.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold

20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship. The entire frame is carved from solid beechwood. Classic...

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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker
Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker

Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A pair of early 18th century Louis XV chairs. Displaying carved walnut giltwood frames that have worn beautifully over the years - featuring shaped padded backs and seats within foli...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Silk, Velvet

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cream lacquered walnut frames, with go...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Set of 2 Gold Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Set of 2 Gold Matrice Chairs by Plumbum

Set of 2 Gold Matrice Chairs by Plumbum

Located in Geneve, CH

The interaction of two antagonistic materials reminds us of the poetry of blown glass, the bodice on the waist, the imprint left on the body by the wicker chairs. This chair in gold ...

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cream lacquered walnut frames, with gold gilt details, a...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cream lacquered walnut frames, with gold gilt details, and ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cream lacquered walnut frames, with gold gilt details, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Six French Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Jallot
Six French Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Jallot

Six French Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Jallot

$9,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

Six French Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Jallot

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

A set of 6 French Art Deco chairs with original tufted satin upholstery and complimentary beige lacquered and gold leaf trim.

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Carved Gilt Wood Green Gold  Stripes Bergere Library Chairs, Set of 2
French Carved Gilt Wood Green Gold  Stripes Bergere Library Chairs, Set of 2

French Carved Gilt Wood Green Gold Stripes Bergere Library Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, carved wood chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs set is statemen...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Napoleon III Chiavari Solid Wooden Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Chairs, France, 1960
Napoleon III Chiavari Solid Wooden Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Chairs, France, 1960

Napoleon III Chiavari Solid Wooden Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Chairs, France, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of 50 chairs, sold by units. Napoleon style solid wooden hand-crafted chairs. With turned bars in the back and turned legs. Gold leaf finished.

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Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

MAURICE DUFRENE Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Club Chairs
MAURICE DUFRENE Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Club Chairs

MAURICE DUFRENE Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Club Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco gilt wood club chairs with scalloped design upholstered back and carved floral pattern on front of the arms and under seat frame (att: MAURICE DUFRENE)

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD & SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs
FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD & SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs

FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD & SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of four French Louis oak, antique painted Saloon or dining chairs with exquisite gold...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Gold Slipper Chair
French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Gold Slipper Chair

French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Gold Slipper Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Slipper Chair. Item features a nicely carved solid wood frame, overstuffed loose seat cushion and classic French Louis XV ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Bronze Chair, Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
Contemporary Bronze Chair, Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

Contemporary Bronze Chair, Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary bronze stool - Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens 2012 L 62cm x W 50cm x H 71cm Materials : Bronze, Leather Weight : 20 kg Available in black finish or Nitrate (Dark...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Louis XVI style Gilded Cane Side Chairs
Pair French Louis XVI style Gilded Cane Side Chairs

Pair French Louis XVI style Gilded Cane Side Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of French Louis XVI style gilded cane side chairs embodies neoclassical refinement and timeless elegance. Finely crafted with carved giltwood frames, these chairs showcase ...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Camel Upholstered Chair, Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
Contemporary Camel Upholstered Chair, Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

Contemporary Camel Upholstered Chair, Square Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary camel upholstered chair - Square Alchemy chair by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 60 x W 60 x H 76 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Weight: 40 kg Rick Owens is a Ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold

20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship. The entire frame is carved from solid beechwoo...

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

3 French Salon Lounge Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
3 French Salon Lounge Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890

3 French Salon Lounge Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890

Located in Berlin, DE

3 French salon Lounge chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, the official residence of the Federal President of Germany. These Lounge Chairs date from the 1890s. Carved and...

Category

Antique 1890s German Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens

By Rick Owens

Located in Geneve, CH

Alchemy chair by Rick Owens. 2012 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 71 cm Materials: Bronze, leather Weight: 20 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a un...

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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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French Gold Chrome Lion Chair
French Gold Chrome Lion Chair

French Gold Chrome Lion Chair

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 27 in D 21.5 in

French Gold Chrome Lion Chair

By L'Esperance Design, R.J. Horner & Co., Karpen & Bros.

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Finished in our exclusive French gold atelier chrome with a steel support frame.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Chairs

Materials

Composition, Chrome, Steel

Carved and Golded Wood Neoclassical French Set of Six Chairs, 19th Century
Carved and Golded Wood Neoclassical French Set of Six Chairs, 19th Century

Carved and Golded Wood Neoclassical French Set of Six Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A carved and golded wood neoclassical French set of six chairs, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Pair of French Painted Chairs
18th Century Pair of French Painted Chairs

18th Century Pair of French Painted Chairs

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 22 in D 17 in

18th Century Pair of French Painted Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

French painted chairs with gold detail. Upholstered in silk leopard.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Art Deco French Lounge Chairs Circa 1940
Art Deco French Lounge Chairs Circa 1940

Art Deco French Lounge Chairs Circa 1940

Unavailable

H 39 in W 29 in D 28 in

Art Deco French Lounge Chairs Circa 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in Paris, ile de france

French Art Deco Lounge Chairs. France circa 1940 An Art Deco Giltwood Pair of Lounge-club ArmChairs. in the style of jules Leleu recently reupholstered in thick silk and cotton...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back
Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back

Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back

Located in New York, NY

Black and gold Empire side chair with lyre/swan form back

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s

Set of 6 Alain Delon Gold-Plated High Back Dining Chairs, France, 1980s

By Roche Bobois, Alain Delon, Maison Jansen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Made and designed in France in the 1980s. A set of six dining chairs made of gold plated metal and fabric.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Chairs by Jules Leleu
Chairs by Jules Leleu

Chairs by Jules Leleu

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Chairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of chairs by Jules Leleu, bronze structure, silk upholstery. Excellent Condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Rene Prou Rare Superb Witty Four-Flower Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chairs in Silk
Rene Prou Rare Superb Witty Four-Flower Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chairs in Silk

Rene Prou Rare Superb Witty Four-Flower Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Chairs in Silk

By René Prou

Located in Paris, ile de france

Rene Prou rare superb witty four-flower gold leaf wrought iron chairs in silk.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gold Velvet Slipper Chair with Built in Drawer
Gold Velvet Slipper Chair with Built in Drawer

Gold Velvet Slipper Chair with Built in Drawer

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Gold Velvet Slipper Chair with Built in Drawer

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Hollywood Regency, golden yellow or ochre velvet boudoir chair, accent chair or slipper chair with high tufted back or buttoned backrest. The original round seat is firm and comforta...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs Set by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs Set by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s

Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs Set by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very elegant set of four chairs and two armchairs in stainless steel and bronze by the famous house 'Maison Jansen'. Heavy quality timeless design. The leatherette seats are origin...

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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Tufted-Back Linen Chairs
Pair of Vintage Tufted-Back Linen Chairs

Pair of Vintage Tufted-Back Linen Chairs

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 26 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Vintage Tufted-Back Linen Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Gold Chenille Linen Upholstered Chairs with Tufted Back and Seat, Original Casters,

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Painted and Gilt Empire Chairs
Pair of Painted and Gilt Empire Chairs

Pair of Painted and Gilt Empire Chairs

Unavailable

H 36 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Painted and Gilt Empire Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Empire white painted and partial giltwood Fauteuils, with gilt decoration around the back and on the arms and the apron and on the legs. Upholster in a white and yellow sil...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1960s Chrome Steel Bronze & Leather Set of 12 Chairs by Galerie Maison & Jardin
1960s Chrome Steel Bronze & Leather Set of 12 Chairs by Galerie Maison & Jardin

1960s Chrome Steel Bronze & Leather Set of 12 Chairs by Galerie Maison & Jardin

By Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French set of 12 chairs in chrome steel, bronze and leather by Galerie Maison et Jardin for Jansen, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Maison Jansen Style Set of Four Steel Chairs with Sheepskin Cushions, 1960s
Maison Jansen Style Set of Four Steel Chairs with Sheepskin Cushions, 1960s

Maison Jansen Style Set of Four Steel Chairs with Sheepskin Cushions, 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A set of four chairs designed in the style of Maison Jansen and manufactured in stainless steel and solid bronze. The chairs are in original condition and feature a fur cushion, circ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Slipper Chairs with Gold-Leaf Legs attributed to Maison Jansen
Pair of Slipper Chairs with Gold-Leaf Legs attributed to Maison Jansen

Pair of Slipper Chairs with Gold-Leaf Legs attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, ile de france

Exceptionally well designed and elegant pair of slipper chairs attributed to Maison Jansen with a superb rolled back, totally reupholstered and regilded.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Slipper Chairs

Pair of LouisXVI chairs
Pair of LouisXVI chairs

Pair of LouisXVI chairs

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in

Pair of LouisXVI chairs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The return to the straight line is the main characteristic of the seats of l 'époque Louis XVI. Armchairs Louis XVI is in general in varnished beech, but the oilskin walnut is also u...

Category

20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Arne Vodder Pair of Lounge Chairs with Tapered Gold Metal End Leg, Newly Covered
Arne Vodder Pair of Lounge Chairs with Tapered Gold Metal End Leg, Newly Covered

Arne Vodder Pair of Lounge Chairs with Tapered Gold Metal End Leg, Newly Covered

By Arne Vodder

Located in Paris, ile de france

Arne Vodder pair of lounge chairs with tapered gold metal end's leg, newly covered in Maharam cloth.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Chairs
19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Chairs

19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Chairs

Located in Los Gatos, CA

19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Chairs with Paint and Gold Gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Set of 19th Century Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs with Matching Footstools
Set of 19th Century Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs with Matching Footstools

Set of 19th Century Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs with Matching Footstools

Located in Lakewood, NJ

French Louis the 16th style guiltwood salon suite, mid 19th century. Each piece with rectangular back of beaded and guilloche frame with centered foliate crest, two down swept arms w...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Corner Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XIV Bergere
Louis XIV Bergere

Louis XIV Bergere

Unavailable

H 50 in W 37 in D 36 in

Louis XIV Bergere

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Majestic scaled, hand-carved gold leafed frame French chair. Upholstered in tiger velvet with nailhead trim.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Louis XIV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960
French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960

French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in

French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960

Located in Grenoble, FR

Luxurious and beautifully hand-carved Lion King Throne Chair. Handmade in the 1970s and gilded. Very decorative, to give your interior a bit of Gothic flavour.

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Chairs in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, France, gilded metal.
Chairs in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, France, gilded metal.

Chairs in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, France, gilded metal.

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

Chairs in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, France, gilded metal.

By Herve Baume

Located in Zurich, CH

Chairs in the style of Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988). Metal with gold leaf gilding. Only eight made for a special exhibition on Poillerat by Hervé Baume. We have all eight chairs, w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Crystal and Bronze Chair
Crystal and Bronze Chair

Crystal and Bronze Chair

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in

Crystal and Bronze Chair

Located in Montbronn, FR

This chair is entirely made to measure. The crystal is mouth-blown, handcut and polished in our workshops in the East of France.

Category

2010s French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Gold Leaf Legs Set with a Couch and Two Chairs attributed
Gold Leaf Legs Set with a Couch and Two Chairs attributed

Gold Leaf Legs Set with a Couch and Two Chairs attributed

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in

Gold Leaf Legs Set with a Couch and Two Chairs attributed

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, ile de france

Exceptional salon including one couch and two chairs recovered in velvet and with carved gold leaf legs attributed to Maison Jansen

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Early 1800 's Parisian mahogany dolphin tub chair with parcel gilding to dolphin arms and ormolu mounts. Great condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French First Empire Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

Chrysalide Chair, Solid bronze, Alcantara, 2/12
Chrysalide Chair, Solid bronze, Alcantara, 2/12

Chrysalide Chair, Solid bronze, Alcantara, 2/12

Unavailable

H 36 in W 24 in D 33 in

Chrysalide Chair, Solid bronze, Alcantara, 2/12

By Frank Tjepkema

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid bronze and Alcantara upholstery (upholstery be adapted / leather / textile) A sensual chair that depicts the transformation from a pupa to a butterfly. The design is part of t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Silk Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1920s
Pair of Art Deco Silk Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Pair of Art Deco Silk Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with a curved frame in antiqued gold leaf. Chairs are upholstered in olive silk, the dark olive seat cushions have hand embroidered floral de...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Antique Gold Leafed Side Chair
French Antique Gold Leafed Side Chair

French Antique Gold Leafed Side Chair

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H 31 in W 19 in D 20 in

French Antique Gold Leafed Side Chair

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful French antique side chair in hand carved and gold leafed wood, original casters.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1980s French Occasional Throne Chair with Metallic Gold Frame
1980s French Occasional Throne Chair with Metallic Gold Frame

1980s French Occasional Throne Chair with Metallic Gold Frame

Located in London, GB

Elegant mid-century modern occasional chair with a highly decorative accent to fit in any room. It features natural colour padded upholstery and a metallic frame in gold finish with...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Louis XVI Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Chairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Chairs

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H 47 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French Louix XVI chairs upholstered in blue velvet. Matching sofa also available

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gold Velvet Upholstered Pair of Pull Up Chairs, France, 1950s
Gold Velvet Upholstered Pair of Pull Up Chairs, France, 1950s

Gold Velvet Upholstered Pair of Pull Up Chairs, France, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

1950s French pair of newly upholstered pull up chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs
French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs

French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs

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H 33 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in

French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful set of four antique French Napoleon III period side chairs in hand carved and ebonized wood with gold leafed details,antique Fortuny upholstery in great condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Gold Leaf Folding Chair
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Gold Leaf Folding Chair

19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Gold Leaf Folding Chair

Located in Paris, FR

Antique children's folding chair from the 19th century Napoleon III era designed in wood sculpted in bamboo shape and covered in delicate sheets of gold. It is adorned with bells on ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency French Plexiglass and Gold-Plated Brass Dining Chair, 1970s
Hollywood Regency French Plexiglass and Gold-Plated Brass Dining Chair, 1970s

Hollywood Regency French Plexiglass and Gold-Plated Brass Dining Chair, 1970s

By Yonel Lebovici

Located in Oirlo, LI

This is a nice sturdy French bistro chair. The golden color in combination with the transparent plexiglass gives the chair a very chic look.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Side Chairs, circa 1880
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Side Chairs, circa 1880

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Side Chairs, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique French Louis XVI style gold side chairs, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

c.1860 Pair of French Directoire Side Chairs
c.1860 Pair of French Directoire Side Chairs

c.1860 Pair of French Directoire Side Chairs

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H 35 in W 18.5 in D 19.75 in

c.1860 Pair of French Directoire Side Chairs

Located in Highwood, IL

Stunning pair of original paint Directoire hall seats or side chairs-- petite enough to be used in ones powder room. Please note that there is some original gilding remaining but mos...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Four French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs
Set of Four French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs

Set of Four French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of four lovely French antique Napoleon III period side chairs in ebonized pearwood with gold leaf decor and Antique Fortuny upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th  Baroque French Armchair Carved and Gilded Wood , with Tapestry
18th  Baroque French Armchair Carved and Gilded Wood , with Tapestry

18th Baroque French Armchair Carved and Gilded Wood , with Tapestry

By France"

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing French armchair in carved and gilded wood, upholstered with a tapestry "Verdur", 18th century circa 1780. In a very good condition. The tapestry "Verdure" is in a good condi...

Category

Antique 1780s French Baroque Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold

Gilt Gold Beige Chairs
Gilt Gold Beige Chairs

Gilt Gold Beige Chairs

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H 42.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

Gilt Gold Beige Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique pair of gilt gold beige chairs, in great conditions, hand carved.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Solid Metal Gold Leaf Painted High Back Chairs Hollywood Regency
Pair of French Solid Metal Gold Leaf Painted High Back Chairs Hollywood Regency

Pair of French Solid Metal Gold Leaf Painted High Back Chairs Hollywood Regency

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of solid metal gold leaf painted high back occasional chairs A very decorative pair with custom-made cushions, the chairs are b...

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

20th Century French Velvet and Brass Folding Chairs, 1960s
20th Century French Velvet and Brass Folding Chairs, 1960s

20th Century French Velvet and Brass Folding Chairs, 1960s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French gold velvet and brass folding chairs. Made in France in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Gold Leaf Gilded Carved French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Large Scale Gold Leaf Gilded Carved French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs

Large Scale Gold Leaf Gilded Carved French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and luminous pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs in good condition. The chairs are from the 1940-50s era. They have beautifully carved frames and nice ol...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Maison Jansen, Rue Royale, set of six chairs, circa 1960, France.
Maison Jansen, Rue Royale, set of six chairs, circa 1960, France.

Maison Jansen, Rue Royale, set of six chairs, circa 1960, France.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Maison Jansen, Rue Royale, set of six swan-neck chairs, sheet iron and bronze, seat cushions to be reupholstered, good general condition, circa 1960, France. Height 88 cm, width 45 c...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Louis XV Small Gold Leaf Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Small Gold Leaf Chairs

Pair of Louis XV Small Gold Leaf Chairs

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H 35 in W 15 in D 16 in

Pair of Louis XV Small Gold Leaf Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Louis XV small chairs, original gold leaf and caning

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Parlor Arm Lounge Chair
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Parlor Arm Lounge Chair

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Parlor Arm Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV style gold gilt parlor arm lounge chair.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Forged Iron Side Chairs
Antique French Forged Iron Side Chairs

Antique French Forged Iron Side Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

French antique forged iron side chairs. This Renaissance style pair features hand-hammered forged iron structures enhanced with bronze finials and feet. They have been newly upholste...

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Estate French Neoclassical Bronze & Onyx Marble Bistro Table & Chairs, Ca 1940's
Estate French Neoclassical Bronze & Onyx Marble Bistro Table & Chairs, Ca 1940's

Estate French Neoclassical Bronze & Onyx Marble Bistro Table & Chairs, Ca 1940's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Onyx Marble Bistro table with 2 Chairs, Circa 1940's-1950's. Beautiful Sage Green and Umber Colored Marble. Measurements: Table: 26 i...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

20th Century, French Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilted Bronze Chairs, 1930s
20th Century, French Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilted Bronze Chairs, 1930s

20th Century, French Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilted Bronze Chairs, 1930s

Located in LEGNY, FR

20th century, French pair of Louis XVI style gilded bronze chairs from the 1930s. Seating completely upholstered with a flower velvelt fabric. Very high quality, the chairs are hea...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, French Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilded Bronze Chairs, 1930s
20th Century, French Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilded Bronze Chairs, 1930s

20th Century, French Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilded Bronze Chairs, 1930s

Located in LEGNY, FR

20th century, French pair of Louis XVI style gilded bronze chairs from the 1930s. Seating completely upholstered with a flower velvet fabric. Very high quality, the chairs are heav...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Wood Tassel Decorated Boudoir Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Wood Tassel Decorated Boudoir Chairs

French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Wood Tassel Decorated Boudoir Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remarkable pair of Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style gold gilt wood drape and tassel form boudoir / side chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th C Black and Gold Hand Painted French Chinoiserie Bergere Chair
18th C Black and Gold Hand Painted French Chinoiserie Bergere Chair

18th C Black and Gold Hand Painted French Chinoiserie Bergere Chair

Located in Hastings, GB

Dating to the 1700’s, this fine, rare chair is highly decorated with finely carved, hand coloured chinoiserie flowers and birds set against a noire background, the scroll arms and ta...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

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H 30 in W 19.5 in D 20 in

Pair of French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair petite French slipper chairs in gold velvet with fringe.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Vintage French Gold Leaf Bergere Chairs With Designer Damask Upholstery - a Pair
Vintage French Gold Leaf Bergere Chairs With Designer Damask Upholstery - a Pair

Vintage French Gold Leaf Bergere Chairs With Designer Damask Upholstery - a Pair

Located in Centennial, CO

An opulent pair of French bergere chairs with gold leaf wood frames and new designer damask upholstery in shades of pale gold, cranberry red, and moss green.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Gold Leafed Metal Faux Bamboo Side Chair from France Great Patina
Mid-Century Gold Leafed Metal Faux Bamboo Side Chair from France Great Patina

Mid-Century Gold Leafed Metal Faux Bamboo Side Chair from France Great Patina

Located in Highwood, IL

Found in France, this chair offers dramatic opulence in it's rather simple design. Fashioned in steel, this thrilling chair offers an elegant and sophisticated look while maintaining...

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

French Regency Style Gold Gilt Swan Carved Mahogany Club Lounge Chair
French Regency Style Gold Gilt Swan Carved Mahogany Club Lounge Chair

French Regency Style Gold Gilt Swan Carved Mahogany Club Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Regency Style Gold Gilt Swan Carved Mahogany Club Lounge Chair.

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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French Gold Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French gold chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French gold chairs — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. We have 198 antique and vintage French gold chairs in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. French gold 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 gold chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many French gold chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen and Rick Owens produced popular French gold chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are French Gold Chairs?

French gold chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,541, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $95,664.

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.

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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.

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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.