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Superb French Bergere Tub Chair
Superb French Bergere Tub Chair

Superb French Bergere Tub Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good French painted and parcel gilded bergere boudoir tub chair, original bergere in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair French Art Deco Tub Club Chairs
Pair French Art Deco Tub Club Chairs

Pair French Art Deco Tub Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Period French Art Deco Tub Round Backed Club Chairs. Art Deco French round Tub backed club

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Lillian August French Modern Swivel Tub Chair
Lillian August French Modern Swivel Tub Chair

Lillian August French Modern Swivel Tub Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Lillian August French Modern swivel tub chair upholstered in an op-art velvet, with loose seat

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Leather Tub Chair
Leather Tub Chair

Leather Tub Chair

Located in London, England

Tub chair on tapered legs in original worn burgundy leather. Circa 1920.

Category

20th Century French Edwardian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Walnut

French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's
French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's

French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's

Located in London, GB

An excellent example of a Napoleon III French Crapaud (Tub) Chair, with a low rounded back and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Regency Gilt-Painted and Caned Tub Chair
19th Century French Regency Gilt-Painted and Caned Tub Chair

19th Century French Regency Gilt-Painted and Caned Tub Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century French Regency tub chair distills the language of its period with uncommon

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.
French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.

French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

. These antique tub chairs from France have beautifully rounded backsides, with a subtly arched top rail

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sue et Mare Style French Art Deco 1930's Tub Chairs With Original Upholstery
Sue et Mare Style French Art Deco 1930's Tub Chairs With Original Upholstery

Sue et Mare Style French Art Deco 1930's Tub Chairs With Original Upholstery

By Sue et Mare

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Pair of French Art Deco tub chairs, raised on square tapered legs with ebonised and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Macassar

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

Located in Belmont, MA

example of early 19th-century French design. The chair has been upholstered in a soft crème-colored fabric

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ladies Tub Bedroom Chair – Fine Quality
Antique 19th Century Victorian Ladies Tub Bedroom Chair – Fine Quality

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ladies Tub Bedroom Chair – Fine Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ladies Tub Bedroom Chair – Fine Quality A charming 19th-century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Gilt Bergère Tub Chair, Raised On Turned Supports
Antique 19th Century Satinwood Gilt Bergère Tub Chair, Raised On Turned Supports

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Gilt Bergère Tub Chair, Raised On Turned Supports

By Adams

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Gilt Bergère Tub Chair. Raised On Turned Supports Featuring Carved

Category

Antique 19th Century French Adam Style Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Satinwood, Giltwood

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very attractive faces

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Art Decò pair of lacquered and gilded wood tub chairs
Unique Art Decò pair of lacquered and gilded wood tub chairs

Unique Art Decò pair of lacquered and gilded wood tub chairs

By Art de France

Located in Milano, IT

COD-S179 Coppia di poltroncine a pozzetto in legno laccato e dorato a oro zecchino rivestite in velluto imbottito. Manifattura Francia, 1930ca Epoca Art Deco.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design Just

Category

Vintage 1920s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair French Empire Tub Chairs Arm Chair Fauteil Gilt Frame
Pair French Empire Tub Chairs Arm Chair Fauteil Gilt Frame

Pair French Empire Tub Chairs Arm Chair Fauteil Gilt Frame

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning pair of French Empire style gilt tub arm chairs These really are every interior designers

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Vintage 1980s Empire Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of French Painted & Carved Tub Chairs, C. 1930.
A Pair of French Painted & Carved Tub Chairs, C. 1930.

A Pair of French Painted & Carved Tub Chairs, C. 1930.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

add these chairs to most living rooms or at the foot of your bed.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Single French White Painted Iron Wire Tub Back Patio Chair
Single French White Painted Iron Wire Tub Back Patio Chair

Single French White Painted Iron Wire Tub Back Patio Chair

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is the sweetest French wire tub back chair with a wonderful aged paint finish, fantastic lines

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet
Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet

Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet

By Saint Honore Les Bains

Located in London, GB

exceptional mid-19th-century Crapaud (toad) chair is a quintessential example of Second Empire French

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Napoleon III tub chairs
Pair of Napoleon III tub chairs

Pair of Napoleon III tub chairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are an elegant of neatly proportioned tub chairs. Classic French design with carved cabriole

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

A French Tiki Style 1960s Woven Bamboo Tub Chair This is a delightful piece
A French Tiki Style 1960s Woven Bamboo Tub Chair This is a delightful piece

A French Tiki Style 1960s Woven Bamboo Tub Chair This is a delightful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A French Tiki Style 1960s Woven Bamboo Tub Chair This is a delightful piece of Retro Chic, petite

Category

Antique 1860s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bamboo

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French Tub Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French tub chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French tub chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. French tub chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of French tub chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Empire and Louis XV French tub chairs are of considerable interest. Raphael Raffel produced beautiful French tub chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are French Tub Chairs?

Prices for French tub chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French tub chairs begin at $608 and can go as high as $20,950, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

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 Tub Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tub chairs are usually called bucket chairs in the U.S. The upholstered chair design includes a curved back attached to sloping arms, a boxy seat cushion and square wood legs. You can find a variety of tub chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.