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French Wood Frame Chairs

Pair of French Rush Armchairs
Pair of French Rush Armchairs

Pair of French Rush Armchairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Stylish pair of French wood framed chairs with rush seat and back.... elegantly carved in the George Dudouyt style....

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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

French Directoire Side Chair, Hand-Painted Wood, Cream Frame, 1785
French Directoire Side Chair, Hand-Painted Wood, Cream Frame, 1785

French Directoire Side Chair, Hand-Painted Wood, Cream Frame, 1785

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt cream painted frame. The backsplat with a carved classical urn. Upholstered in green Em...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Club Chair, Leather Upholstery, Wood Frame, 1940
French Art Deco Club Chair, Leather Upholstery, Wood Frame, 1940

French Art Deco Club Chair, Leather Upholstery, Wood Frame, 1940

Located in Austin, TX

The frame of the chair is wood, with curved arms often found with the Art Deco style.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s French Folding Chaise Lounge Chair, Wood Frame, Mid-Century
1960s French Folding Chaise Lounge Chair, Wood Frame, Mid-Century

1960s French Folding Chaise Lounge Chair, Wood Frame, Mid-Century

Located in High Point, NC

This 1960s French folding chaise lounge chair reflects a relaxed, functional approach to mid-century leisure design.

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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rene Gabriel Mid Century Side Chairs, Geometric Wood Frame, France
Rene Gabriel Mid Century Side Chairs, Geometric Wood Frame, France

Rene Gabriel Mid Century Side Chairs, Geometric Wood Frame, France

By Rene Gabriel

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century French pair of Rene Gabriel side chairs. Signature geometric wood frame design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage French Rustic Chairs – Woven Seats, Turned Wood Frame
Set of 4 Vintage French Rustic Chairs – Woven Seats, Turned Wood Frame

Set of 4 Vintage French Rustic Chairs – Woven Seats, Turned Wood Frame

Located in TARBES, FR

Set of 4 Antique Turned Wood Chairs – Woven Rope Seat – 1940s Elegant and full of charm, these four vintage chairs date from the 1940s. Their turned wood frame gives them a rustic a...

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Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 French Wood Slatted Garden Armchairs With Metal Frame
Set of 4 French Wood Slatted Garden Armchairs With Metal Frame

Set of 4 French Wood Slatted Garden Armchairs With Metal Frame

Located in London, Park Royal

The chairs feature a generous seat size made with metal frames which have beech wood, cross slats .

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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames

Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames

Located in North Miami, FL

These wonderfully authentic pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames in red and black. Featuring brass caps to feet and finials. Leather is ALL ...

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Vintage 1950s French Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s French Mid-Century Dining Chair, Black Frame, Cane Seat
1950s French Mid-Century Dining Chair, Black Frame, Cane Seat

1950s French Mid-Century Dining Chair, Black Frame, Cane Seat

Located in Queens, NY

5 French Mid-Century dining side chairs with black finished hardwood frames and beige colored caned seats and backs. (PRICED EACH)

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Armchair Set
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Armchair Set

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Armchair Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered armchair set of four pieces. Each chair is in great antique condition. Signed and dated underneath by the maker. Immacul...

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Antique 1880s French Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame
Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Upholstered in textured bouclé, the chair introduces warmth and tactility that contrasts beautifully with the deep ebony finish of the wood frame.

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2010s Portuguese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame
Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame

Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Upholstered in textured bouclé, the chair introduces warmth and tactility that contrasts beautifully with the deep ebony finish of the wood frame.

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2010s Portuguese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames

Located in New York, NY

Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of armchairs with carved bamboo-like frames and burl lacquered wood -
Pair of armchairs with carved bamboo-like frames and burl lacquered wood -

Pair of armchairs with carved bamboo-like frames and burl lacquered wood -

Located in Madrid, España

Pair of armchairs with carved bamboo-like frames and burl lacquered wood - c. 1970 - Dimensions: 77 x 65 x 75 cm

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Vintage 1970s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Floral Armchair with Green Lacquered Frame, 1940s - 2 Available
French Floral Armchair with Green Lacquered Frame, 1940s - 2 Available

French Floral Armchair with Green Lacquered Frame, 1940s - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

A French armchair from the 1940s, its wooden frame finished in deep green lacquer. The angled backrest and generous seat are upholstered in a vivid floral fabric, where oversized blo...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Napoleon III Armchairs with Original Ebonized Frames, circa 1880
French Napoleon III Armchairs with Original Ebonized Frames, circa 1880

French Napoleon III Armchairs with Original Ebonized Frames, circa 1880

Located in Antwerp, BE

Featuring ebonized wood frames, tufted backs, decorative passementerie, and older patterned upholstery with attractive age-related character.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame

French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame

By Creart

Located in New York, NY

Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen

19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs
19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs

19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Immerse yourself in the opulence of our exquisite mid 19th-century French Louis XV parcel gilt walnut patinated framed bergères armchairs. This decorative pair showcases unparalleled...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

A Pair of 19th C Louis XVI Style Carved Frame Bergères
A Pair of 19th C Louis XVI Style Carved Frame Bergères

A Pair of 19th C Louis XVI Style Carved Frame Bergères

Located in London, GB

A pair of French Bergère armchairs, featuring ornately carved frames that beautifully showcase the craftsmanship and elegance of mid-19th-century design. Each chair has been newly up...

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Antique 1850s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Framed Antique French Chair Print
Framed Antique French Chair Print

Framed Antique French Chair Print

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant framed antique print presents a classic French chair design, beautifully rendered with attention to ornamental detail and proportion.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Antique French Chair Print
Framed Antique French Chair Print

Framed Antique French Chair Print

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This refined framed antique print depicts a finely detailed French chair, capturing the elegance and decorative sophistication associated with 18th-century French furniture design. R...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870
Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870

Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved armchair. A French, painted mahogany fauteuil chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1870. Classic example of a fauteuil chair, with an open fra...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hugues Steiner SK 640 Easy Chair, Ivory Velvet, Dark Wood Frame, 1950
Hugues Steiner SK 640 Easy Chair, Ivory Velvet, Dark Wood Frame, 1950

Hugues Steiner SK 640 Easy Chair, Ivory Velvet, Dark Wood Frame, 1950

By Hugues Steiner

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The dark wood frame harmonizes beautifully with the light fabric and shows virtually no signs of wear.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs
Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs

Pair French Os De Mouton Dining Arm Chairs with Restored Frames and Coil Springs

Located in Highwood, IL

When we see the wooden peg construction it generally indicates that the chairs were made in the early 1900's or before. Our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery and Restoration Departments h...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Lounge Chair, Beech Frame, Circa 1950
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Lounge Chair, Beech Frame, Circa 1950

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Lounge Chair, Beech Frame, Circa 1950

By Charlotte Perriand, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet lounge chair, made in France, circa 1950. Beech frame, seat and back in abaca rope with signature woven design. The frame and sisal are in excellent co...

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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

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Wood Framed Leather Chair
Wood Framed Leather Chair

Wood Framed Leather Chair

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H 36 in W 22.25 in D 23.5 in

Wood Framed Leather Chair

Located in Plainville, KS

Antique wood framed arm chair with brown leather

Seat height: 19 1/2"
Seat depth: 17 1/2"

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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Late 19th Century Large French Chair with Carved Frame
Late 19th Century Large French Chair with Carved Frame

Late 19th Century Large French Chair with Carved Frame

Located in Carmel, CA

Large late 19th Century French chair has a lovely carved frame, original paint and newly upholstered in high quality Belgian linen. The back of the chair is beautifully framed and ca...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

A pair of  French wood frame Armchairs.
A pair of  French wood frame Armchairs.

A pair of French wood frame Armchairs.

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H 34.25 in W 23.25 in D 21 in

A pair of French wood frame Armchairs.

Located in New York, NY

A French wood frame chair, Circa 1940's reupholstered in VW Home wool fabric.

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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sleek Pair of 'Art Moderne' Wood Frame & Cane Chairs with Horsehair Cushions
Sleek Pair of 'Art Moderne' Wood Frame & Cane Chairs with Horsehair Cushions

Sleek Pair of 'Art Moderne' Wood Frame & Cane Chairs with Horsehair Cushions

By Frits Henningsen, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning pair of early French wood framed chairs with caned seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of French Wood Frame White Fabric Art Deco Style Accent Chairs
Pair of French Wood Frame White Fabric Art Deco Style Accent Chairs

Pair of French Wood Frame White Fabric Art Deco Style Accent Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of French art deco accent chairs. This lovely set of accent chairs feature a full wood frame construction and a white fabric upholstery.

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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s
Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s

Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

1970's French pair black metal framed chairs with curved polished palissandre back support. Decorative brass accents. X base stretcher. Seat recently reupholstered in boucle fabric. ...

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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Dining Chairs with Ebonized Wood Frames
Vintage French Dining Chairs with Ebonized Wood Frames

Vintage French Dining Chairs with Ebonized Wood Frames

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with ebonized and French polished cherrywood and brass feet. These sleek chairs feature curved seats, newly upholstered grey velvet and bl...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Custom Venise Upholstered French Slipper Chair With Carved Wood Frame
Custom Venise Upholstered French Slipper Chair With Carved Wood Frame

Custom Venise Upholstered French Slipper Chair With Carved Wood Frame

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage French slipper chair with carved floral details to the frame, cabriole legs and apron. Newly upholstered in Meg Braff Desgins Venise fabric in heavenly blue on the seat cus...

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Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Gray Wool Boucle, France 1960s
Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Gray Wool Boucle, France 1960s

Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Gray Wool Boucle, France 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

These chairs have stained wood frames with curved arms and angled, tapered legs.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Wood

French Art Deco Reclining Chaise with Wood Frame
French Art Deco Reclining Chaise with Wood Frame

French Art Deco Reclining Chaise with Wood Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage French art deco chaise lounge chair with an adjustable reclining back cushion and attached footstool.

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20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Wood Frame Lounge Chair with Cushion in the Style of Rene Gabriel, France, 1940s
Wood Frame Lounge Chair with Cushion in the Style of Rene Gabriel, France, 1940s

Wood Frame Lounge Chair with Cushion in the Style of Rene Gabriel, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vintage French lounge chair in the style of Rene Gabriel featuring a stately wood frame with a rich brown stain.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards
A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards

A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Morristown, NJ

21st C. American made custom upholstered Hickory Chair Simone Twin headboards. The graceful form of the headboard’s top rail was inspired by the bonnet of an antique French secretary...

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2010s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Alpine Cow Hide and Wood Framed Reclining Chair

Alpine Cow Hide and Wood Framed Reclining Chair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Alpine Wood Framed and Cow Hide Reclining Folding Chair.
Another similar example is available through Branca to complete a near pair.

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French Lounge Chairs

French Style Side Chair with Carved Frame
French Style Side Chair with Carved Frame

French Style Side Chair with Carved Frame

By Henredon, Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1960s Sweet little French style side chair with nice carved detail to the frame. A really nice scale to this piece. It would be a great desk or side chair for a guest room. No ...

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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1880s French Pair of Louis Philippe Bergère Chairs with Curved Frames
1880s French Pair of Louis Philippe Bergère Chairs with Curved Frames

1880s French Pair of Louis Philippe Bergère Chairs with Curved Frames

Located in High Point, NC

The backs and seats are fully upholstered in a warm, textured fabric that complements the rich patina of the wood, offering both visual and tactile warmth. The shaped armrests and ca...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Campaign-Style Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Pair of French Campaign-Style Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames

Pair of French Campaign-Style Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Campaign-Style Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames. Two sets of the pair are available.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s French Pair of Cane Occasional Chairs with Hand-Carved Frame
1960s French Pair of Cane Occasional Chairs with Hand-Carved Frame

1960s French Pair of Cane Occasional Chairs with Hand-Carved Frame

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century very elegant pair of cane chairs in excellent condition with hand-carved painted frame. The details carving runs from the crest of the chairs down to the curved armrest a...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Vintage French Lounge Chairs with Wooden Frames and Rush Seats
Pair of Vintage French Lounge Chairs with Wooden Frames and Rush Seats

Pair of Vintage French Lounge Chairs with Wooden Frames and Rush Seats

Located in Pasadena, CA

Both rustic and moderne, this is a very nice pair of vintage French ladder back outdoor lounge chairs. With original wooden frames and new woven seats, these armchairs would also war...

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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Small Frame Bedroom Chair
Small Frame Bedroom Chair

Small Frame Bedroom Chair

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H 35 in W 28 in D 26 in

Small Frame Bedroom Chair

Located in New York, NY

This turned arm chair is great for a bedroom or living room. The smaller size is ideal to use where space is limited.
A matching ottoman is also available...19"w x 15"d x 17"ht.

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Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Wood Framed Louis XVI Style Fautieuls
Pair of Painted Wood Framed Louis XVI Style Fautieuls

Pair of Painted Wood Framed Louis XVI Style Fautieuls

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful antiqued framed painted Louis XVI style chairs newly upholstered in natural linen.....

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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

Pair of Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs in Original Leather, France 1940s
Pair of Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs in Original Leather, France 1940s

Pair of Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs in Original Leather, France 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of classic 1940s French armchairs with a very elegant walnut wood frame. Featuring a lattice style back and a natural leather upholstered seat. Clean and simple lines keep thi...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six
Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six

Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful Art Nouveau / Art Deco style mahogany wood frame and back set of six dining chairs. The chair features an elaborate hand card mahogany wood shield shaped backs resting on f...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Set Six French Modernist Dining Chairs with Black Lacquered Frames
Set Six French Modernist Dining Chairs with Black Lacquered Frames

Set Six French Modernist Dining Chairs with Black Lacquered Frames

Located in Troy, MI

Circa late 1940s, early 1950s set of six modernist style French dining chairs. Sleek frames in black lacquer finish with tapered legs and brass capped front feet and original cream c...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Original Art Deco Club Chairs Restored Frame Up with Horsehair and Coco
French Original Art Deco Club Chairs Restored Frame Up with Horsehair and Coco

French Original Art Deco Club Chairs Restored Frame Up with Horsehair and Coco

Located in Highwood, IL

During the restoration process of the French leather club chairs, nothing was left untouched, beginning with rebuilding of the wood frames and tying the coil springs 8-ways by hand.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

French Upholstered Arm Chairs
French Upholstered Arm Chairs

French Upholstered Arm Chairs

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H 34 in W 24.5 in D 27 in

French Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A French wood frame upholstered hotel club chair, circa 1950's.

Category

20th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Upholstered Slipper Chairs With Painted Frames
Pair Upholstered Slipper Chairs With Painted Frames

Pair Upholstered Slipper Chairs With Painted Frames

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of slipper chairs with upholstered seats, backs, and skirts in a striped fabric of yellow, green, and lavender tones. Each chair has a low rectangular back within a painted fr...

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Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

French Mid Century Dining Chairs by Pierre Guariche
French Mid Century Dining Chairs by Pierre Guariche

French Mid Century Dining Chairs by Pierre Guariche

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of six French mid century beech wood-framed dining chairs designed by Pierre Guariche.

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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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French Wood Frame Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French wood frame chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French wood frame chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. French wood frame chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. French wood frame chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are French Wood Frame Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,598, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.

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.