What are French chairs called?

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.

What is a French berère chair?

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.

What is a French-style chair?

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.

What are French bistro chairs made of?

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.

French Teak Chairs

Teak Armchairs 1950s

France And Son Finn Juhl

Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen Chairs

Danish Midcentury Easy Chair

Peter Hvidt For France And Son

Grete Jalk France Son

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s

$4,228 / set

Set of Impressive French Teak Wood and Lucite Chairs, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

Rare set of four French chairs in very good condition. Made in France in the 1960s These chairs exude a rustic yet modern vibe.

Category

20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood, Teak

$2,857 / set

Set Six Teak Finn Juhl Chairs Model 197 Scandinavian

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Set of six dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl Chairs are marked with the France & Son's metal medallion as well as gilt stamped.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in

Danish Teak Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in St-Brais, JU

Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. It maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy teak wooden frame with a slated open back.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Wool, Teak

Vintage Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD-130 Teak Lounge Chairs

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Vintage Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD-130 Teak Lounge Chairs

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Panningen, NL

Set van 2 Mid-Century Modern Deense design teak fauteuils, model FD-130. Deze fauteuils zijn een prachtig ontwerp van het Deense duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen voor France &...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair Outdoor Chateau Chair, Made to Order

Located in Southampton, NY

Chateau chairs, made of carved teak in a sealed finish, comes in a selection of finishes, driftwood French greige, distressed white as shown, and many others to choose from.

Category

2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of 19th Century Thai French Colonial Arm Chairs ca 1880

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 26 in

Pair of 19th Century Thai French Colonial Arm Chairs ca 1880

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hand carved Thai French colonial teak wood arm chairs with rattan hand woven seat, back and sides.

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s

$970

H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in

Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen

$2,400

H 31 in W 28.5 in D 27 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder

Located in New York, NY

Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid century Danish Modern lounge chair, by Arne Vodder, for France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The chair is in very good, origina...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Amazing Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larson Style Teak Lounge Chair

$2,200

H 31 in W 30 in D 27.5 in

Amazing Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larson Style Teak Lounge Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous danish modern elizabeth style teak lounge chair. The chair has been reupholstered in a fabulous creamy white faux ostrich skin giving the danish classic an exotic flair. Th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

$15,999 / set

H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in

Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, Dedar

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, in the early 1950s. The model, known as Perla, is considered one of the iconic chair d...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Rare Mid Century Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's

$9,713

H 68.9 in W 39.38 in D 3.55 in

Rare Mid Century Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 9 x 175 cm Conditi...

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Materials

Mahogany

Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Arms and Brown Leather, Mince Collection

$3,035 / item

H 29.92 in W 27.17 in D 26.375 in

Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Arms and Brown Leather, Mince Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Hialeah, FL

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Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

$4,450

H 59.5 in W 83.75 in D 61 in

1920s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

A French Art Deco bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 18.25 in

Torben Strandgaard Four Drawer Danish Teak Dresser

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in Highland, IN

This beautiful Danish modern dresser in teak and oak by Torben Strandgaard is finely crafted by Møbelfabriken Falster and beautifully detailed with a chassis base and brass wire pull...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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French Teak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French teak chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique French teak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 431 antique and vintage French teak chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. French teak 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 teak chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. French teak chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by France & Søn, Finn Juhl and France & Daverkosen are consistently popular.

How Much are French Teak Chairs?

Prices for French teak chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French teak chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,242.

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 Teak Chairs

What are French chairs called?
1 Answer
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.
What is a French berère chair?
1 Answer
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.
What is a French-style chair?
1 Answer
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.
What are French bistro chairs made of?
1 Answer
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.

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