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French Opera Chair

18th Century, French Opera Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs

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

18th Century, French Opera Chair
18th Century, French Opera Chair
$4,416 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
pair of Faux Bamboo opera chairs 1940s, French,
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
$788 / set
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of French lacquered giltwood 'Chaises Volantes', complementary in design but not
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Velvet, Giltwood

1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
$1,980 / set
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera-Concert Side
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood

Recent Sales

Pair of French Giltwood Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, Side Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French opera chairs from the turn of the 20th century features a giltwood faux bamboo
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Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French 19th Century Ebonized Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a superb pair of Napoleon III era opera chairs that date to the 1850s. These exceptional
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Brass

19th Century French Painted Hand-Carved Transitional Louis XVI Opera Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
The petite proportions and fine detail of this pair of opera chairs give them an air of elegance
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Set of Four Folding Black Velvet and Golden Metal Opera Chairs
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice set of four black velvet and golden metal folding opera chairs. Made in France. Stamp
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

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Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These delightful Belle Époque ebonized and parcel-gilt opera chairs, are from France, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
Lovely pair of 19th century Napoleon III gilded opera chairs with tufted seats, Paris, circa 1860s
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful pair of solid polished brass Chiavari opera chairs, circa 1950s, after the antique
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Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Opera Chairs
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Opera Chairs
H 36.25 in W 16.125 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Opera Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French opera chairs is constructed of solid walnut and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Pair of 19th Century Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
With this pair of 19th century antique opera chairs at home, one does not actually have to attend
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Paint

His and Her Pair of Antique French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome his and her pair of antique French faux bamboo giltwood opera chairs from Paris with
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Vintage 1920s French Chairs

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Opera Chairs, 2 Avail
Located in Birmingham, AL
Four 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded opera chairs with tufted seats, handcrafted in
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Hand Painted Ebony Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling pair of French 19th century opera chairs. This dainty set has had their ebonized frames
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Napoleon III Period Ebonized Gilt Opera Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This delicately constructed Napoleon III ebonized chair features hand painted detail and mother of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Petite Bamboo Napoleon III Period Opera Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This unique pair of Napoleon III pitch pine faux bamboo opera chairs have caned seats. Their
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVi style opera chairs features hand carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Paint

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVI style opera chairs features hand carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Opera Chairs in Ebonized Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of 19th century Napoleon III opera chairs in ebonised wood, each with a wonderfully
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Opera Chairs in Ebonized Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of 19th century Napoleon III opera chairs in ebonised wood, each with a wonderfully
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Opera Chairs in Ebonized Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of 19th century Napoleon III opera chairs in ebonised wood, each with a wonderfully
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Wood

Napoleon III Period Pair of Ebonized Wood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This is a pair of antique chairs from the Napoleon III period. Crafted from beautifully ebonised
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Opera Chairs, Side Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Fayetteville, AR
The late nineteenth century opera chair was designed to be used in the opera boxes across Europe
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Opera Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Cane Seats, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of side chairs, dating back to circa 1860-1880, embodies the elegance of the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

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Cane, Fruitwood

19th Century French Opera Chair
Located in Irvington, NY
Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Opera Chair Fluted Legs and Back Carved Leaf and Ribbon
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

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Gold

19th Century French Opera Chair
19th Century French Opera Chair
H 35 in W 18 in D 17 in
4 19thC French Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 French Napoleon 3rd Opera chairs. Faux bamboo, with amazing patina and distressed finish
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Wood

Napoleon III Opera Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black enamel with mother of pearl inlay front and back.
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Napoleon III Opera Chair
Napoleon III Opera Chair
H 34 in W 17 in D 15 in

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French Opera Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French opera chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French opera chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, giltwood and fabric. There are many kinds of the French opera chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French opera chair bearing Louis XV hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a French Opera Chair?

The average selling price for a French opera chair at 1stDibs is $995, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $3,480 for the highest priced.

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 Opera Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 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.