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20th Century French Walnut Chair and Ottoman
20th Century French Walnut Chair and Ottoman

20th Century French Walnut Chair and Ottoman

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 20th-century French walnut chair and ottoman set exemplifies the timeless charm of traditional French design.

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Antique Chairs
Set of Antique Chairs

Set of Antique Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 circa 1900’s French walnut chairs with carved detailing. Measurements: Height: 40″ Width: 19″ Depth: 17″

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

17th Century French Chair
17th Century French Chair

17th Century French Chair

Located in palm beach, FL

Beautiful French walnut chair from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats.

Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

17th Century Chair
17th Century Chair

17th Century Chair

$1,800 / set

17th Century Chair

Located in palm beach, FL

Beautiful pair of French walnut chairs from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set
Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set

Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved detail.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Carved Walnut Curule Chair
French Carved Walnut Curule Chair

French Carved Walnut Curule Chair

$864Sale Price|20% Off

French Carved Walnut Curule Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

French carved walnut curule chair, late 19th c., carved frame with running ornamentation, sloping arms with scrolled acanthus terminals, upholstered back and seat, on a stretcher-joi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage  French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage  French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise

By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise ottoman dimensions: 32" x 23" x 19"

Category

20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century ‘Os De Mouton’ Walnut Chair
French 19th Century ‘Os De Mouton’ Walnut Chair

French 19th Century ‘Os De Mouton’ Walnut Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century 'Os de Mouton' walnut chair. The high back chair is raised by beautiful scrolled flute supports with fine feet and connected by a most decorative stret...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1, Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By Grand Ledge Chair Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Fine Pair French Walnut Tub Chairs
Fine Pair French Walnut Tub Chairs

Fine Pair French Walnut Tub Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Very good pair of French Walnut tub chairs, with brass toes, in very good overall condition. 27.5" high Overall depth 24" 25" wide Seat depth 17" Seat height 18" You are welcome to...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Bergere Side Chairs
French Walnut Bergere Side Chairs

French Walnut Bergere Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of beautifully carved walnut 18th century French bergere side chairs.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair
Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair

Antique 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nicely carved small French chair. The very perfect occasional chair for a salon or dressing room area.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Chairs from France
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Chairs from France

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Chairs from France

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century pair of carved walnut chairs from France. Very stable and comfortable with floral upholstery, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut
Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut

Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut

$1,916Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Early 1900s Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Bergere Chair Approximate Measurements in Inch...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

Antique French Cathedral Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, Circa 1800-1830
Antique French Cathedral Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, Circa 1800-1830

Antique French Cathedral Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, Circa 1800-1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved rosettes on the high backrest and bottom front panel of the seat, in good condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Fine Walnut Side Chairs, circa 1880
Antique French Fine Walnut Side Chairs, circa 1880

Antique French Fine Walnut Side Chairs, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French fine walnut side chairs, circa 1880.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Fine Walnut Side Chair, circa 1880
Antique French Fine Walnut Side Chair, circa 1880

Antique French Fine Walnut Side Chair, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French fine walnut side chair, circa 1880.    

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs
Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs

Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of charming French country low slung slipper chairs. With elegant shaped crest rails and sides with slight wings on the ends.

Category

20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Curved Antique French Walnut Salon Chair with Lovely Needlepoint Seat
Curved Antique French Walnut Salon Chair with Lovely Needlepoint Seat

Curved Antique French Walnut Salon Chair with Lovely Needlepoint Seat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely antique French carved walnut occasional chair having cabriole legs and hand made pettipoint needlepoint seat with maroon background, lovely birds and foliage.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs feature a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatbacks and slightly trapezoidal ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt arm chair
French Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt arm chair

French Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt arm chair

Located in Houston, TX

Fine carving and exquisite gilt highlighting makes This chair especially beautiful. The fabric is a designer Fabric in a pale blue/ gray hue. It is comfortable and Sits very well.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

French Neoclassical Distressed Leather & Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair
French Neoclassical Distressed Leather & Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair

French Neoclassical Distressed Leather & Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful aged French leather and walnut neoclassical desk or boudoir dressing table chair, in original leather with lovely brass tacking and stunning bronze jabots, with an acanthus...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Restored Walnut Chairs from France, 1820, with Cross-Decorated Backs
Restored Walnut Chairs from France, 1820, with Cross-Decorated Backs

Restored Walnut Chairs from France, 1820, with Cross-Decorated Backs

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Beautiful chairs in walnut with cross decorated backs and a flower in the centre, splendid front legs with sublime sculptures, sabre shaped back legs perfectly restored, they still ...

Category

Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair
Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair

Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very fine carved walnut French Art Nouveau corner lounge chair.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis Philippe Side Chair, Walnut and Leather, 19th Century, France
Louis Philippe Side Chair, Walnut and Leather, 19th Century, France

Louis Philippe Side Chair, Walnut and Leather, 19th Century, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This handsome Louis Philippe side chair is crafted from walnut and leather, and features the rounded top rail and nipped in waist of the classic 'balloon back' style. Prized for its ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Shield  Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
18th Century French Walnut Shield  Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain

18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen probably circa 1780

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Side Chairs
French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Side Chairs

French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Vienna, AT

Solid walnut wood construction, upholstered seat. Made in France in 1900-1905. New upholstery on request possible. Delivery time 2-3 weeks. Two pieces available.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890
Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Pair of caquetoire / side chairs in walnut with carved scroll backs, and beige and pink floral patterned fabric.

Category

Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

18th Century French Provencial Carved Walnut Side Chair
18th Century French Provencial Carved Walnut Side Chair

18th Century French Provencial Carved Walnut Side Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th century French Provincial carved walnut side chair is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture designed for adults.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE
Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE

Antique French SET OF 8 Dining Chairs Upholstered Carved Walnut 19thC EXQUISITE

Located in Tyler, TX

STUNNING Antique French SET OF 8 Renaissance Revival Walnut Upholstered Exquisitely Carved Dining Chairs~~c. 1880s SUPERB French style~~STATELY set with highly carved angels and che...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1930s French Walnut Wavy Back Dining Chairs
1930s French Walnut Wavy Back Dining Chairs

1930s French Walnut Wavy Back Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible set of 6 walnut and beech wood dining chairs from France, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is an antique prie dieu slipper chair, later 19th century, in hand carved walnut and a light coral colored upholstery. The highly detailed carved shell on the crest makes a beau...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XV Style

19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XV Style

Located in Sofia, BG

Two elegant chairs in Louis XV style made of hand carved walnut with floral upholstery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Dallas, TX

This very comfortable antique ladder back child chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage  French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage  French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise

By Meyer Gunther Martini, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise Clean!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Cherubs Angels Carved Walnut French Side Chairs
Antique Cherubs Angels Carved Walnut French Side Chairs

Antique Cherubs Angels Carved Walnut French Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Antique cherubs angles carved walnut French decorative side chairs, fully restored and re-upholstered in Donghia mohair fabric, with some wear and patina due to age and use.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs with Provençal Upholstery
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs with Provençal Upholstery

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs with Provençal Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant pair of antique French side chairs was crafted in walnut circa 1870 and reflects the refined curves and lightness associated with the Louis XV style.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Art Deco French Dining Chair in Walnut
Art Deco French Dining Chair in Walnut

Art Deco French Dining Chair in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Set of 8 Art Deco dining chairs made out of high-quality walnut wood. Newly re-upholstered in beige velvety fabric and re-polished.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair
French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair

French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair

Located in Vienna, AT

The low curving back centered by a splat of pierced foliate scrolls, cabriole legs, restoration will be done on request Diamentions: Height 32", Widht 27" Depth 33"

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Seats
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Seats

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Seats

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a study, bedroom, or sitting area with this elegant pair of antique walnut chairs. Crafted in southern France circa 1870, each chair is built with a tall ladderback featurin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Classic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Club Chair
Classic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Club Chair

Classic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Club Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Introducing the French Louis XV armchair, a timeless piece that effortlessly combines antique charm with luxurious comfort. This exquisite chair showcases an elegant antique style, f...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Club Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair
Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair

Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This wingback chair, bergère chair or armchair, with its enveloping high back and comfortable armrests, adds a touch of French elegance to a living room, study or bedroom.

Category

Early 2000s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 10 French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs
Set of 10 French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs

Set of 10 French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 10 French Louis XV (18th Cent style) walnut side chairs with roset & floral centered carving on back & seat front rail and Fortuny upholstered seat & back.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four High-Back Chairs in Walnut and Mustard Wool, France, 1970s
Set of Four High-Back Chairs in Walnut and Mustard Wool, France, 1970s

Set of Four High-Back Chairs in Walnut and Mustard Wool, France, 1970s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

The pronounced verticality of the backrests is softened by an inset wool panel in ochre-mustard, whose central stripe seems to ripple down the spine like a textile column of light. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Antique French Country Walnut Rush Seat Arm Chairs
Antique French Country Walnut Rush Seat Arm Chairs

Antique French Country Walnut Rush Seat Arm Chairs

Located in Southampton, NJ

Sweet pair of Antique Country French hand carved walnut rush seat armchairs with custom green velvet down filled cushions. Marvelously festive, solid reinforced joinery, ready for us...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rush, Walnut, Down

Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair
Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair

Late 19th - Early 20th Century French Bergere Walnut Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th-early 20th century French bergere arm chair. Nice, warm walnut. Nicely shaped back following the shape of the front.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane" Potty" Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th-century Louis XV chair potty exemplifies the period's intricate craftsmanship and functionality. The chair features an elegantly carved wooden frame with a caned backrest, ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Art Deco French Dining Room Chair in Walnut
Art Deco French Dining Room Chair in Walnut

Art Deco French Dining Room Chair in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Set of 8 Beautiful Art Deco Chairs made out of walnut wood. Re-polished and re-upholstered.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Harlequin French Napoleon III Walnut Balloon-Back Salon Chairs, 1860s
Set of Six Harlequin French Napoleon III Walnut Balloon-Back Salon Chairs, 1860s

Set of Six Harlequin French Napoleon III Walnut Balloon-Back Salon Chairs, 1860s

Located in London, GB

A charming harlequin set of six French Napoléon III salon chairs in walnut, comprising related “king and queen” variations of balloon-back form, raised on cabriole legs and retaining...

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut
Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut

Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Keywords: French Louis XVI bergère chairs, walnut bergere chairs, red damask French chairs, neoclassical accent chairs, French salon chairs, Louis XVI seating.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats older than the others, the round seats are raised on flared square tapering legs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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French Walnut Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French walnut chair for your home. A French walnut chair — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 1692 variations of the antique or vintage French walnut chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French walnut chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French walnut chair, designed in the Louis XV, Art Deco or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French walnut chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Jules Leleu and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Walnut Chair?

Prices for a French walnut chair start at $55 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $3,447.

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 Walnut Chair
  • 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.