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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wingback Chair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wingback Chair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wingback Chair

Located in Plainview, NY

A 19th-century French Louis XVI style Wingback chair crafted in the classic neoclassical elegance.

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th century French Louis-style Wingback Armchair in Brown Velvet
19th century French Louis-style Wingback Armchair in Brown Velvet

19th century French Louis-style Wingback Armchair in Brown Velvet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

French Louis-style wingback armchair upholstered in brown velvet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Wingback Bergere Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Wingback Bergere Chairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Wingback Bergere Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Seat Height 19.5 inches A charming pair of early 20th century French Louis XV style bergère wingback chairs, dating to approximately 1920–1930.

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20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair with Blue ...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron
1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron

1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Almelo, NL

1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron This exquisite pair of French wingback lounge chairs, dating from the 1930s, beautifully embodies the refin...

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Antique 1890s era French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs Nailhead Trim
Pair Antique 1890s era French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs Nailhead Trim

Pair Antique 1890s era French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs Nailhead Trim

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of antique French Louis XV style wingback chairs from the 1890s embodies timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1920s Georgian Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in French Rose Velvet
Pair of 1920s Georgian Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in French Rose Velvet

Pair of 1920s Georgian Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in French Rose Velvet

Located in London, GB

A striking pair of Georgian Style wingback armchairs dating to the 1920s. Marrying classic English country-house proportions with a glamorous French salon aesthetic, these chairs f...

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR

RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, fully sized Thonet Bamboo Porters wingback armchair with steel weighted...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair

French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs by BAKER Upholstery is Faux Ostrich Genuine Leather Appro...

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Vintage 1970s Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman
French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman

French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Wingback Chair & Ottoman Set Approximate Measurements in Inches Chair: 49" high a...

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Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Chairs

Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 40 1/4 in W: 28 in D: 32 1/2 in SH: 19 in This exquisite pair of Louis XV style carved walnut wingback chairs embodies timeless French elegance and refined craftsma...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair
19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair

19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French provincial Fauteuil à La Reine avec Oreilles or "queen's wingback armchair with ears".

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Louis XVI Style Bergere á Oreilles Wingback Chairs
Pair Louis XVI Style Bergere á Oreilles Wingback Chairs

Pair Louis XVI Style Bergere á Oreilles Wingback Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand pair of french mahogany bergere á oreilles or wingback chairs made in the Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature tall carved frames with gracefully curved wings. The generous seat...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Wingback Chair
Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Wingback Chair

Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Wingback Chair

Located in Vienna, AT

Carved walnut frame cushioned seat and upholstered in gold or beige damask.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Chair with Upholstery
19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Chair with Upholstery

19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Chair with Upholstery

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome Renaissance style wingback chair with nicely carved hardwood frame, upholstered back and loose upholstered seat from the Belle Époque.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs

Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs

Located in Lisse, NL

This vintage and pastel green painted pair of wingback chairs is beautiful in design, they are in superb condition and very comfortable to sit it.

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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Giltwood Recently Upholstered Wingback Armchair With Floral Print Fabric
Giltwood Recently Upholstered Wingback Armchair With Floral Print Fabric

Giltwood Recently Upholstered Wingback Armchair With Floral Print Fabric

Located in Miami, FL

Giltwood Recently Upholstered Wingback Armchair With Floral Print Fabric Offered for sale is a French-style gilt-finished wingback chair that has been recently upholstered.

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20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

A French Tudor Style Walnut Wing Chair, C. 1900.
A French Tudor Style Walnut Wing Chair, C. 1900.

A French Tudor Style Walnut Wing Chair, C. 1900.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With a high arched back and out-curved arms on turned and reeded legs, joined by scrolled stretchers and terminating with scrolled feet, this stately chair is fit for your living roo...

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Early 20th Century French Tudor Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair
Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair

Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair

By Biedermeier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Tufted Back Wingback Armchairs Newly Reupholstered in "French-Blu" Mohair - Pair This exquisite pair of Vintage French Country Biedermeier S...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair

French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted in France during the second half of ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style 1870s Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor
French Louis XVI Style 1870s Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor

French Louis XVI Style 1870s Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Transport yourself to the charm of 19th-century French décor with this Louis XVI style walnut wingback bergère chair, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Comfort and style, this Louis XV provincial style wingback bergère club chair in beautifully carved details. The frame is in a pickled oak finish, cabriole feet, undulating top cre...

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20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Rococo Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Chair
Rococo Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Chair

Rococo Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Chair

Located in Vienna, AT

Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upholstery. (For e...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil à Oreilles — Iris Apfel Collection
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil à Oreilles — Iris Apfel Collection

Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil à Oreilles — Iris Apfel Collection

By Maison Krieger

Located in Morristown, NJ

France, late 19th to early 20th century Likely by a Parisian atelier in the manner of Maison Jansen or Maison Krieger Dimensions: 41.5″ H × 32.25″ W × 25″ D A handsome French Louis...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery

Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of Louis XIII style wing chairs with new upholstery.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2
1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2

1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2

By Paul Follot

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair regence style walnut wingback armchairs
Pair regence style walnut wingback armchairs

Pair regence style walnut wingback armchairs

Located in Augusta, GA

Lovely pair of French Regence style walnut open arm wingback chairs highly carved and newly upholstered in scalamandre ninfa crusca fabric

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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century
French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century

French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century Large and well proportioned finely carved walnut wingback bergere armchair.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style painted and carved wood marquise wingback chair from the 20th century, with new upholstery.

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20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chairs Pair
French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chairs Pair

French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chairs Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chairs -...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric

French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style settee from the early 19th century, with original gilding and new upholstery.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style giltwood wingback settee from the 19th century, with carved foliage motifs and distressed patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield
French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield

French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield

By Fairfield Chair Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage French Country or French Provincial Louis XV or Bergere style chairs composed of walnut toned wood frames, low backs with cane inset wingback sides, cabriole front l...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric High Wingback Arm Chair
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric High Wingback Arm Chair

Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric High Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

High Back French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric Wing Back Arm Chair. Item features a tall solid carved wood frame, unique upholstered wings, shapely legs, cream distressed f...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker
French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker

French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baker Furniture Co. French Louis XV Style Painted Wide Wingback Bergere Chair and Ottoman.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI style wingback armchair – 19th century – carved wood & floral fabric
Louis XVI style wingback armchair – 19th century – carved wood & floral fabric

Louis XVI style wingback armchair – 19th century – carved wood & floral fabric

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Elegant Louis XVI style bergère armchair, Napoleon III period, with a high, wraparound back, known as a "winged" back, presenting a classic and refined design. The giltwood frame, ri...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Striking pair of antique French Louis XIV style, walnut wingback fauteuils with carved armrests, standing on 'os de mouton' legs joined by H-shaped stretcher base, upholstered with a...

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Vintage 1980s English Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Chair with Ottoman
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Chair with Ottoman

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Chair with Ottoman

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style painted wingback armchair or bergere includes its accompanying ottoman.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

French Louis XVI Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Motifs and Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Motifs and Upholstery

French Louis XVI Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Motifs and Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergères à oreilles from the early 20th century, with carved ribbons, twisted rails, scrolling knuckles, fluted legs and floral...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Régence Style Canapé à Oreilles with Cross Stretcher and Blotched Fabric
French Régence Style Canapé à Oreilles with Cross Stretcher and Blotched Fabric

French Régence Style Canapé à Oreilles with Cross Stretcher and Blotched Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Régence style wingback sofa from the early 19th century, with cabriole legs, cross stretcher and red and white blotched upholstery.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Painted in a soft color complimenting the classical lines beautifully, this pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style wingback bergère chairs will bring a touch of refinement to an...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

With their graceful lines and skillfully carved décor, this pair of French Louis XV style walnut wingback bergère chairs from the 20th century will make for a wonderful addition to a...

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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style walnut bergère wingback armchair from the 19th century with carved twisted ribbon, roses and foliage motifs.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair
19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair

19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

A stunning pair of 19th century Louis XV style French wingback armchairs upholstered in luxurious floral pattern, circa 1870.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Caned Armchair
French Caned Armchair

French Caned Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Louis XVI style whitewashed wingback armchair with cane back and sides.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood

Rare French Carved Tall Back Bergere Throne Chair 1920s era
Rare French Carved Tall Back Bergere Throne Chair 1920s era

Rare French Carved Tall Back Bergere Throne Chair 1920s era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV style wingback armchair exemplifies the grandeur and artistry of Rococo design.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair
Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair

Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair

$1,289Sale Price|32% Off

Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair

Located in Vienna, AT

Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks, loss of gilt. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upho...

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large-Scale French Country Style Wingback Chair
Large-Scale French Country Style Wingback Chair

Large-Scale French Country Style Wingback Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large-scale French country style wingback chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wing Chairs
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wing Chairs

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wing Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Louis XVI style wing chairs with desirable soft aged patina. Newly upholstered in 100% linen with self welt and new padding. Highly detailed carved wood features several mo...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

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French Style Wingback For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French style wingback you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French style wingback — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French style wingback you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French style wingback, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French style wingback over the years, but those crafted by Century Furniture, Baker Furniture Company and Baker Knapp & Tubbs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Style Wingback?

A French style wingback can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $28,900.

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 Style Wingback
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    French 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, 2022
    Some 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.
  • 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
    The 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, 2024
    There 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, 2022
    The 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.