French Style Bistro Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Rush, Pine
20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
Vintage 1950s French Country End Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Side Tables
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century French Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s European Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Side Tables
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Beech, Cane, Wood
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plywood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Plastic
20th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Bamboo, Plastic
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Rattan, Hide, Linen
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Dining Ro...
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Mohair, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s French Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Children's Furniture
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century French Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Slate, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Metal
20th Century European Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Beech
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Reed, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Iron
French Style Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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