French Style Fauteuils
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Satin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Finding the Right armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
- What is a French style bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from on 1stDibs.
- What is French service style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021French service style is a technique in which platters of food are assembled and partially cooked in the kitchen and then cooked completely tableside. In the French service style, diners are served in an à la carte manner.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There are several French artists famous for the Fauvist style. Both Henri Matisse and André Derain were French artists who gained fame by co-founding the Fauvist movement. Other French Fauvists included Robert Deborne, Albert Marquet, Charles Camoin, Louis Valtat, Jean Puy, Maurice de Vlaminck, Henri Manguin, Raoul Dufy, Othon Friesz, Georges Rouault, Jean Metzinger and Émilie Charmy. Find a diverse assortment of Fauvist art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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