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Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Tabouret No. 307 in oak with tubular steel legs, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951.
Marked with Vitra label.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect, designer, and builder, ren...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair - 1st edition
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1966. The groovy chair is known for its sculptural shape and is truly an iconic form. The first edition seems to be more collectable and f...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères.
Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping.
Chic and unders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions.
These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury High Back Brass Chairs Style Rizzo Hollywood Regency, France 1960s
By Maison Charles
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury high back dining room brass chairs Brutalist Hollywood Regency, France, 1960s.
in the style of Maison Charles, Maison Bagues or Willy Rizzo.
Original condition, solid ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 44.49 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage green bistro chair from France. Bistro chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats.
Priced for set of 10; please inquire regarding acquiring fewer than 10 or as many a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish.
In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,104 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by Thonet (label present under the seat). Chromed steel tubing frame, seat and backrest i...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,581
H 34.06 in W 19.3 in D 29.14 in
ANNICK & SAMUEL CORIAT, set de 8 chaises, Artelano ed, France, c. 1987
Located in Paris, FR
Reference:
ARTELANO has been a French publisher of high-end contemporary furniture since 1972. Constantly analyzing the market, anticipating changing trends over time, these are the...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,730 / set
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Black Painted Steel & Wicker "Chauffeuse" Chair by Raoul Guys - France 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered steel tube and woven rattan fireside "Chauffeuse" chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne.
In good vintage condition. Some scruffs and markings on paint.
This chair will sh...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,800
H 28 in W 19.3 in D 27.6 in
Galaxie Chair by Jacques Henri Varichon for Steiner
By Steiner, Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Galaxie" chair in natural canvas, steel, and aluminum, designed in 1969 by architect and designer Jacques Henri Varichon, and manufacturered by Steiner. The tubular steel bars and e...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Garden Chair by Saint Sauveur De Arras, 1910s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Garden Chair by Saint Sauveur De Arras, 1910s
Vintage Design
Garden chair in wrought iron, powdery rosé, beautifully aged from the Arras region in France. In his original patina, in...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Striped Outdoor Chairs, Matte White and Beige Finish, Aluminum Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of striped outdoor chairs, matte white and beige finish, aluminum frame.
Immerse yourself in luxury with this outdoor chair.
Featuring a matte white aluminum frame and plush b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,536 / set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 39.77 in
Set of 6 Vintage Chairs with Chrome Steel Wire by Max Sauze, 1972
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 6 Vintage Chairs with Chrome Steel Wire by Max Sauze, 1972
Vintage Design
MAX SAUZE (born in 1933 - France)
Set of 6 “Sculpture” model chairs in chrome-plated steel wire
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,561 / set
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautiful design. Great standalone piece. Fantastic piece of ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Holophane Prismatic Glass Sconces by André Blondel, France, 1920s
By Holophane
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 4 Holophane Prismatic Glass Sconces by André Blondel, France, 1920s
Vintage Design
The history of the HOLOPHANE company began in Paris in 1893. The French engineer André B...
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,500 / set
H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Set of 3 Industrial Metal Bistro Armchairs by Rene Malaval, France, 1950
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 3 Industrial Metal Bistro Armchairs by Rene Malaval, France, 1950
Vintage Design
Rare René Malaval armchairs
René Malaval, a welder by trade, had the idea of recycling ...
Category
20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
$634 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Industrial M42 Chair from Flambo, 1936
By Flambo
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Industrial M42 Chair from Flambo, 1936
Vintage Design
Industrial chair Flambo by Henri Liber, M42 model.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Black
Manufacturer: Flambo
...
Category
20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Steel Chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Midcentury Mathieu Matégot Perforated Steel Chair in a black painted original finish. In vintage condition with slight signs of wear and rust. The chairs are level and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Striped Outdoor Chairs, Matte White and Beige Finish, Aluminum Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of striped outdoor chairs, matte white and beige finish, aluminum frame.
Immerse yourself in luxury with this outdoor chair.
Featuring a matte white aluminum frame and plush be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,536 / set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 39.77 in
Pair of Outdoor Chairs, Black Finish, Sunbrella Canvas, Aluminum Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of outdoor chairs, black finish, Sunbrella canvas, aluminum frame.
Distinguished by its sleek design and simple lines, this chair adds a contemporary touch to your outdoor deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,536 / set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 39.77 in
Pair of Outdoor Chairs, Sand Finish, Sunbrella Canvas, Aluminum Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of outdoor chairs, sand finish, Sunbrella canvas, aluminum frame.
Distinguished by its sleek design and simple lines, this chair brings a contemporary touch to your outdoor dec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,536 / set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 39.77 in
Set of Six 20th Century French 'Antheor' Chairs by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six mid-20th Century French wrought, painted and perforated metal garden chairs by Mathieu Mategot. Mategot is know to have exhibited alongside and collaborated with some of t...
Category
20th Century French Country Chairs
Materials
Metal
$30,704 / set
H 32.68 in Dm 25.2 in
Pair of miss dorn chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chaises dites miss dorn par Philippe Starck.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot composed of curved tubular steel legs and structure. This particular edition is distingui...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$8,357
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four gold leaf gilt iron faux bamboo chairs, France, 1940s.
Nicely constructed. They have a beautiful aged patina showing their original gold leaf gilding
To be re-upholster...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of wendy Wright by Philippe Starck
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chaises dite wendy Wright par Philippe Starck pour Disform
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Reclining Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional 18th century French Louis XV reclining chair, featuring a hand-carved walnut frame with graceful cabriole legs and a rare iron reclining mechanism. Seamlessly blending...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Iron
Wrought iron chair, Maison Jansen, 1980s
By Maison Jansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Maison Jansen wrought iron chair dating from the 1980s. The backrest consists of two opposing arches forming a silhouette reminiscent of an inverted hourglass. The ends of the backre...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Karl Springer Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 6 Folding Chairs
Steel ,Brass and Naugahyde
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
11 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International
Located in Long Island City, NY
Estelle & Erwin Laverne - Eleven mid-century clear Lucite "Champagne" chairs with a polished cast aluminum base.
Designed in 1957
Different provenances: 1 set of 6 - 1 set of 3 and...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 23.82 in D 22.84 in
Pair of French Spring Steel Garden Chairs by Francois Carre
By Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning armless pair of French wrought iron and steel spring garden chairs designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. They are as stylish, modern and comfortable as they were in the...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mathieu Mategot pair of Cap d’Ail chairs 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, IDF
This iconic pair of Cap d’Ail chairs is an original creation by Mathieu Matégot, dating back to the 1950s. The armchairs are crafted from white lacquered metal. The meticulous handli...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iron Chairs by the Artist Ugo Trevisan 1960s, Mid-Century Italian design
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of iron chairs by the artist Ugo Trevisan (1904-?), with perforated iron decoration and carved face at the top of the seat, circa 1960, 120 x 60 x 60 cm.
The curved shape of th...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,775 / set
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of post-modern chairs in metal and resin, French production, 1980s
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of post-modern chairs in metal and resin, French production, circa 1980.
This pair of armchairs has an imposing appearance and is composed of geometric shapes drawn on differen...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,014 / set
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 31.11 in
Suite de 4 chaises luge vintage en métal chromé et tissu des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises luge vintage des années 70, en métal chromé design dans le style de Marcel Breuer, assises et dossiers en tissu velours rouge brique, structure et piétement en métal chromé...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,017 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Chaise luge vintage en métal chromé et tissu des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise luge vintage des années 70, en métal chromé design dans le style de Marcel Breuer, assise et dossier en tissu velours rouge brique, structure et piétement en métal chromé tubu...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
pair of French scoubidou chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
funky pair of French 1950's scoubidou chairs ... in good vintage condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish.
In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot,...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,104 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1950s Cast Aluminum Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Pierre Guariche's work has risen in popularity as reissues bring light to his magnificent body of work. The Tulipe Chair is one such piece that has become popular despite it being us...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Circa 1900 Set of Five Louis XVI Side Chairs in Walnut
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 set of five Louis XVI style chairs made from walnut. The curved backs have molded frames and have hand cast brass decorative accents. There are laurel wreaths and swags ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Patinated Leather Tub Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sink into the timeless comfort and sophisticated charm of this exquisite vintage leather club chair. Embodying the classic elegance of a 1940s Parisian salon, this piece features an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ensemble de 6 chaises Tolix modèle T3 par Xavier Pauchard 1950's
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises Tolix modèle T3 par Xavier Pauchard 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,074 / set
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Vintage French Modern Pierre Paulin Attributed Upholstered Chairs - Set of 4
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Sheridan, CO
A Group of Four Neon Upholstered Modern French Side Chairs, mid 20th century. Each chair marked Made in France. (Similar to Pierre Paulin style chairs.)
Dimensions
32" H x 19" W x 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,250 / set
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Ligne Roset Organic Shaped Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Orange Cushions & Metal Feet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset rattan lounge chair with orange cushion and metal feet. In original condition with normal wear for its age and use. There is some rattan breakage on the back and fading t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,450
H 32.25 in W 31 in D 34.5 in
Ancienne chaise design moderniste minimaliste 1960's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ancienne chaise design moderniste minimaliste 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair French Cantilevered Spring Garden Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
By Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of rare French spring steel cantilevered arm chairs. These are designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. The springy seats and backs are in excellent condition. They are as sty...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
$1,975 / set
H 37 in W 21 in D 25 in
Bistrot Table with Two Armchairs, France, 1930 Ca
Located in Milan, IT
Outdoor set of a round table and two little armchairs for a french bistrot fromagerie and wine bar in New York. The top is made out of pale green painted iron, with the name of the r...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mathieu Matégot Chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très élégante paire de chaises par Mathieu Matégot.
Le métal a quelques usures du temps, manques de peintures.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shell chair pierre guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Original shell chair designed bye pierre guariche, for meurop
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paire de chaises Tolix par Xavier Pauchard première édition fin 1920's
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire de chaises Tolix par Xavier Pauchard première édition fin 1920's
La chaise Tolix A, créée en 1925 par l’industriel bourguignon Xavier Pauchard, pionnier de la galvanisation en...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,790 / set
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
White fiberglass shell chairs designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche.
For a very short period the Coquillage or Scallop chair was reissued by Maisons du Monde, France. Each chair i...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Les Carrats Dining Chair by Georges Candilis + Anja Blomstedt for Sentou, 1970
By Anja Blomstedt, Georges Candilis, Robert Sentou
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
good architects are often good designers, too. either because they develop the interior for a planned building at the same time, or because they want to implement their principles an...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,581
H 30.12 in W 19.89 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and black upholstey
By Philippe Jean
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 4 chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and black washable fabric upholstery - Philippe Jean - France - c. 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,581 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Janine Abraham Set of 4 Chairs for Maison Rougier, France, 1950s
By Maison Rougier, Janine Abraham
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Set of Four Chairs by Janine Abraham for Maison Rougier, France, late 1950s.
This model was presented at the 1956 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. Each chair features a black la...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,178 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Fibreglass Side Chairs by Rene Jean Caillette, France 1950s
By Sedia-Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 2 fibreglass chairs by Rene Jean Caillette.
Brown background and multicolour floral pattern.
Designed and produced in France between 1950-1959.
René-Jean Caillet...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,005 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Vintage green Model A Chairs from Tolix, France, 1950s
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / set of 4 chairs / Tolix / model A / metal / industrial / mid-century / vintage
Set of 4 vintage Tolix chairs with original green lacquer, made in France around 195...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,984 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
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French Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of french metal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. We have 1515 antique and vintage french metal chairs in-stock, while there are 125 modern editions to choose from as well. French metal 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 metal chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. French metal chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Guariche, Maison Jansen and Tolix are consistently popular.
How Much are French Metal Chairs?
Prices for french metal chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, french metal chairs begin at $117 and can go as high as $147,711, while the average can fetch as much as $3,441.
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 Metal 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 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 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.
- 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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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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