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Vintage French Leather Library Club Chair
Located in Elkton, MD
This Vintage French Leather Library Club Chair epitomizes the George IV style with its caramel
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown George IV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Louis XVI style, Bergere Library chair.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish French Mahogany Bergere, Library arm chair in the Louis XVI style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
comfortable and the frame with fine age patina and French polish.
The Library Chair measures 19.5” wide by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Library’ chair, model no. PJ-SI-51-A, France/India, 1956
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city.
The Library chair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.92 in D 18.9 in
Pair of French Leather, Cane and Suede Library Bergère Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Quite an attractive pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style barrel back neoclassical armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cane, Wood
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired
Category
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
H 40 in W 40 in D 36.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs '4'
Located in London, GB
A set of four 'Library' dining chairs.
Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s.
Scarce and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2, Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Library chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed in 1955 for University of Punjab
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
An outstanding pair of Enlish made 20th century mahogany Library charis in the 'French' Chippendale
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Wellington Hall Walnut Fauteuil Wingback Club Lounge Library Arm Chair 44"
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wellington Hall floral upholstered fauteuil armchair. Made of walnut featuring French
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany
French Empire library armchairs having well
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Solid Oak Post Modern Library Dining Chairs, Set of 9 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of nine post modern french style library dining chairs made entirely out of solid oak. Made
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 1930s French Leather Club Chair Distressed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1930s French Brown Leather Club Chair.
French Art Deco Original Distressed Leather Club
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique Bergere library armchair with barley twist form & brown leather upholstered seat, 1800s
Category
Antique 19th Century British Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very attractive faces
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By Pierre Chapo, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade with massive pine. Unusual chair. The overall is patinated and shows various
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
Category
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.63 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs dating from the 1930's with their
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
A Fine 19th Century Overscale Library Bergere Armchair in Green Leather
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century library scale of large scale, with curved back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare brutalist wabi sabi side chair made in the mountains of France in the 1950’s in solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique 1880 Art Nouveau Carved Fully Restored Brown Leather Library Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Library or desk chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of rarest library chairs I have
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 25.6 in D 26.97 in
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
Aluminum Chair by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Chair by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: D 43 x H 83. SH 41 cm.
Materials: Aluminum and
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere Lounge chair and Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic over-sized French Louis XV provincial style bergère with matching curved ottoman. The chair
Category
20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
DAO Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
DAO chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Stackable chair, black or white lacquered metal frame. Back in
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Upholstered Dao Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered DAO chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Stackable chair, black or white lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Beautiful Set of Five French Louis XV Ladderback Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of five antique country French walnut dining side chairs, featuring the traditional arched
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 LouLou chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
11 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Eleven fine French 1940s solid oak desk armchairs or dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Antique European Wood & Leather Chair W/ Nailhead Detail
Located in Malibu, CA
antique brass studs/nailheads.Perfect for the library and or study. Comfortable & sturdy. There is a stain
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 2 Upholstered Dao Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 upholstered DAO chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: stackable chair, black or white lacquered
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th Century Italian Otto Parzinger Campaign Maison Jansen Sling Chair
By Otto Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the golden age of design with the Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Campaign Chair, a true
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
H 36.5 in W 22.25 in D 34.75 in
Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 fabric LouLou chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.71 in W 14.34 in D 14.34 in
Pair of Regency Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency era bergère library or salon chairs (also called Gondola chairs or Tub chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Authentic original unrestored Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' chair finished in beautifully grained Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in
"Q-bo - Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
"Q-bo - Chair" designed under the geometric concept of a cube, exclusive edition of 20/20 pieces
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut & Caned Swivel Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A Pair of French Louis XV style walnut swivel armchairs, the caned seats and back are in excellent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Large French Gothic Library Throne Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Gothic Library Throne Chairs
This beautiful pair of wide carved chairs each have a
Category
Antique 1870s Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century French Club Armchairs with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or office with these Classic, antique club chairs. Crafted in France, circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 38.5 in
Early 20th Century French Art-Deco Brown Leather Two-Seat Club Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
leather at the base. The Classic, masculine French chair with loose cushions, is upholstered with its
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1920s French Art Deco Club Armchairs with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
These Classic, antique Art Deco club chairs were crafted in France, circa 1920. The stately chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of carved 19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchairs
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 25 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture design. Known as a "bergère à oreilles" in French, this chair boasts a regal presence that is both
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 40.5 in W 27.25 in D 26 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Maison Jansen Bergeres
By Maison Jansen
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style bergère chairs with loose seat down
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Red Leather Wing Back Club Armchairs with Nail Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
These Classic, antique Art Deco club "Fauteuils a Oreilles" (ear shape back) were crafted in France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Sheepskin and Peartree Easy Chairs by Rolf Engströmer, 1934
By Rolf Engströmer
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important set of easy chairs made in 1934 by Rolf Engströmer. This is a unique pair
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pearwood
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 34.65 in
Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a chair from the house of many names: in germany usually called „centre pompidou“, among the french
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Janus Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
with a very classy look, perfect for the den or library.
Chair measures 29 W x 33 D x 39.5 H inches
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" designed under the geometric concept of a cube, exclusive edition of 20/20
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 41.34 in
Antique Silk-Upholstered Beechwood Armchair by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
the late 19th and early 20th century, François Linke. The back of the chair is signed ‘F. Linke A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An excellent quality pair of 19th century mahogany
library armchairs, in the French empire taste
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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French Library Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of French library chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French library chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. French library chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. French library chairs bearing Empire or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French library chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Chateau d'Ax produced popular French library chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are French Library Chairs?
French library chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About French Library Chairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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