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Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of six vintage French chairs from the 1960s. Structure in elm with a very pretty honey patina. Each chair has a unique grain. The uprights are rounded and two flat crossbars with...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Chairs by Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in MADRID, ES
Brutalist elm and leather chairs by Maison Regain. The chairs are robust and combine design with Maison Regain's own details.
This set consists of a total of 6 chairs preserved in t...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s.
Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats. This set of dining chairs features a solid w...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Curious Designer Chair, Unique
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Strak crocheted frame on four curly, also heavily ornate legs. An absolute eye-catcher. Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, cla...
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20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco French Chair is Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and comfortable Art Deco French chair. Chair has high back and 2 arm supports. Re-upholstered in light beige fabric and re-polished.
Condition is perfect. Restored.
23.5"...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Varnished solid ash and straw “Bauche” stool by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou 1960s - Model designed in 1933.
Original condition with nice patina.
Literature:
Charlotte Perriand U...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
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H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s.
The seating and backrest are made of woven hemp from the abaca plant which is close to the s...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood France - 2024
By Chapo Creation
Located in Berlin, DE
Pierre Chapo Pair of S34A Chairs in Elm Wood, France - 2024. Available now.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Leather Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Materials: Black lacquered solid beech structure. Seat covered in full-grain black leather.
Technique: Lacquered and stained wood. Uphol...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly inspired by Charlotte Perriand's wood and straw creations. The combination of the e...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Elm
H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
French Pastoral Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s.
Rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with sleek, elegant elements. ...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Charlotte Perriand 6 bauche chairs 1940
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand
A set of 6 Bauche model straw chairs by Charlotte Perriand produced during the war in Grenoble where Pierre Jeanneret was resistant under the occupation. These ar...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 37.75 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Brutalist chairs in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
If we must admit our particular affection for this wood essence, it is because it has this something mystical when we contemplate its deep nuances.
Indeed, the Romans' favorite tree...
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Elm
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s
Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Beech
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Six Dining Chairs Chestnut and Upholstery, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Upholtery and chestnut The fabric is the original. it has been very well preserved, as its previous owner covered it with covers. You can ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880.
Beech and cane in faux-bambou style.
Antique, late 19th century.
Sound and solid.
Shipping:
L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Antique French Side Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique needle point chair! They have been adorned in in hues in soft green and rose tones and pair wonderfully with the rich wood. The arms and legs have stunnin...
Category
Antique 1880s French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
chair with armrests by René Jean Caillette, France
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
chair with armrest, "heart" model by René-Jean Caillette dating from the 1950s. beech structure. pleasant seat covered in white terry fabric.
Dimensions: L56 x D52 x H89 cm
Seat heig...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly upholstered in woven fabric.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Newly Upholstered French Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Old meets new, in this beautiful pairing of antique frames with this new fabric. The dark aged wood has beautiful turning detail on the legs, and the arms are smoothly curved with ex...
Category
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Materials
Rush, Beech
Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs, France
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs. There is no stamp but these chairs come from the same factories. Not all were stamped. Rare traces of use (photos) which give the charm and authentici...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 34.25 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN CHAIRS by GEORGES ROBERT, France 1960
By Georges Robert
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 massive chairs, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, impressive solid wood structures with thick legs, mulch seats, by Georges Robert, France 1950.
CONDITION: In beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six 'S45' or 'Chlacc' chairs, elm, France, design 1979
This 'S45' dining chair, also known as the 'Chlacc' chair is designed by Pierre Chapo. These chairs are e...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set Of 6 Chairs And A Louis XVI Armchair Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Set Of 6 Chairs And A Louis XVI Armchair Late 19th Century.
The seat is upholstered with fabric. The seat backs are rigid, rectangular and straight. The seat itself is rectangular.
...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century Carved Nutwood Ladies Chair with Stunning Green Man Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly well crafted antique chair with the finest of details.
This small size and unique ladies chair from the late 1800's is in beautiful and original condition. This Parisian ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 33 in W 14.2 in D 15 in
Vintage Beech Chalet Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Chunky and charming rustique chalet chair in light beech wood. The very comfortable French chairs dates from the 1950s and are in good condition, with wear according to age and use. ...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back wit...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Beech
Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Dining Chair Set of 3
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A rare Pierre Chapo dining chair Model S11.Designed in 1966.
This Version of the S11 comes with minimalistic cube puristic joints.
Made of elmwood and saddle cognac stretched leather...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Sculptural Primitive French Folk Art Elm Chair
Located in London, GB
A primitive chair from the south west of France.
Constructed from four thick cut slabs of elm.
Dating to the turn of the century and likely unique.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 4 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Low Chairs, French Restoration Period 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
This pair of low chairs dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chairs were made during the French Restoration (Restauration) period.
There is an interesting explanation...
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Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Yew, Fruitwood
Set of 4 S34 elmwood chairs by Pierre Chapo, early edition France 1970-1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful set of 4 S34 dining chairs in solid elmwood by Pierre Chapo.
The S34 is today the rarest and most sought after chair design by Pierre Chapo and certainly one of the most s...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 28.15 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Modernist Lounge Chair in Woven Ivory Fabric by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contemporary armchair designed by Goncalo Compos for Pierre Frey. The modernist chair features a suspended backrest with graphic angular lines against a round base. Completely uphols...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Beech
Charlotte Perriand. n°21 'Chamrousse' armchair. France. 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introducing the iconic Charlotte Perriand n°21 'Chamrousse' armchair, a pinnacle of French design from 1950. Crafted from exquisite ash wood, this one-of-a-kind chair stands as a pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Set of six beechwood armchairs, "fauteuils de paquebot", with coiled armrest supports, reupholstered with dark green leather, standing on four slightly arch...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 French Provincial Brutalist Rustic Oak Chairs, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French Provincial Brutalist Rustic Chairs in heavy oak, 1960s
Here are sold the five chairs in the set.
Only the chairs alone are sold here, the coffee table is in another offer.
E...
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Elm
French Neogothic Chestnut Curule Armchair with Two Lionheads, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Armchair carved in the neogothic style. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the Roman period, or a Dagobert armchair.
Nature-inspired furniture ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
H 34.06 in W 23.63 in D 23.04 in
Set of 6 Meribel Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France) Ashwood base and legs, and original straw seat, curved back, l...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
1970's Yellow Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Set Of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s yellow mullca stacking dining chair – set of six
1970’s yellow mullca stacking dining chair – set of six. One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston C...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Beech
Chair, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chair, France, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: beech
dimensions: height 93 cm seat height 45 width 45 cm depth ...
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Vintage 1910s French Chairs
Materials
Beech
8x Elm "Chlacc" chairs, S45, Pierre Chapo, France, 1979
By Pierre Chapo
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
CHLACC ! Like the dry and satisfying sound of two pieces of wood coming together to perfection.
This name is in fact the name of the patented system allowing the manufacture of thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four bistro model chairs, French production from the 1970s, in ebonized beech. Polished with shellac and with new Bouclè coating
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Etienne-Henri Martin - A set of 6 fine French 1930s dining chairs in solid sycamore with their original leather upholstery.
Documented
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
Pair of rope and elm chairs in the style of Maison Regain, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of 2 chairs in the style of Maison Regain, made in France in the 1970s.
Rope seat, elm structure.
We love the wood grain and tint.
Overall good condition, rope used, some ...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Rope, Elm
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Louis XV Style French Style Side Chairs In Grasscloth W/ Brass Nailheads -Pair
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style side chairs wrapped in grasscloth with plaid backs and applied brass nailheads. They are attributed to Grange and most likely date to the late...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Grasscloth, Beech
H 36 in W 19 in D 20 in
French Pastoral Set of Four Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s.
Set of four rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, this chair features a modest frame with sl...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Teak and Wicker Chair
Located in London, GB
A teak chair, likely to have been made in France during the early 1950s.
The seat and back of this chair are wicker, woven around a steel frame which is fixed to the teak body of t...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Set of Six French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s.
Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats. This set of six dining chairs features a ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 31.11 in W 15.83 in D 18.19 in
Pair of Original Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Jules Leleu, a French designer at the top of French 20th Century decoration who distinguished himself during the Art Deco style's renaissance.
This item features classic...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Beech, Lacquer
H 40.56 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs, Painted Newly Reupholstered
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality set of four comfortable and sturdy French Louis XV style dining chairs in a pleasing antiqued beige finish. Newly reupholstered with a neutral fabric.
The well ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1846), a famed French woodworker whose designs are noted for their use of natural materials (in this case, beech and straw) and minimalist carvi...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Beech
H 24.5 in W 17.125 in D 17 in
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, straw, ash, France, 1960s
This pair of side chairs features a solid wooden frame, consisting of cylindrical thick legs that are connected to each other with e...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury beech dining chairs, France 1960s
midcentury beech dining chairs in the manner of Pierre Chapo, France 1960s. These chairs are made entirely of wood. They are in excel...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Beech
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Find a variety of french hardwood chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 607 antique and vintage french hardwood chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 35 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of french hardwood chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of french hardwood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XVI french hardwood chairs are of considerable interest. Many french hardwood chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand and Baumann France produced popular french hardwood chairs that are worth a look.
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Prices for french hardwood chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, french hardwood chairs begin at $192 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,045.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
Questions About French Hardwood Chairs
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French 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.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What 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.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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