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Pair of French Director Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of striking 1980s French director chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank, Andrea Putnam re
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six director-style chrome and leather chairs date from the 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
. For similar examples see Chippendale's Director, 'French Chairs' Plate XXI Further information
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Director's Chair in Brass and Purple Calf Leather, France, Late 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The original seat and back rest have been changed with new ones in purple pony-skin-like calf leather.  
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1930s French Riviera Cowhide Directors Chairs
Located in Kent, GB
We wanted these exceptionally high quality folding metal Art Deco directors chairs to work in a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charming Set of French Chairs Director Style
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming set of French chairs Director style.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Pair of Hand-Stitched Director's Chairs with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of hand-stitched Suede Director's chairs with brass hardware on stretcher base
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Wood and Leather Director's Style Armchair, France, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
director's chair but very sturdy, heavy and comfortable. France, 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of metal directors' chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of metal directors' chairs
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of metal directors' chairs
Pair of metal directors' chairs
H 38 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair Of Stylized Brass "director's Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized brass "director's chairs" with ball finial details.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Ebonized Leather and Brass Director's Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Ebonized Leather and Brass Director's Chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Pair of Chrome and Leather Directors Chairs Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome and leather directors chairs attributed to Maison Jansen.
Category

20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Pastel Blue Directors Chairs W/ Brass Detail by Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Sold as a pair only. Very unique collapsable chairs with leather. Sturdy and easy to store away
Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

French Director's Chair by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Director's chair by Jansen, brass and steel frame decorated with ram's head finials, with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Armchairs

Pair of French Rosewood and Leather Director Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French Pair of Folding Rosewood and Leather Director Chairs With Brass Fittings
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set Of Four 70's French Director's Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 very stylish Director's Chairs that can be folded for easy storage, though they are so
Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of Four 70's French Director's Chairs
Set Of Four 70's French Director's Chairs
H 33 in W 20.25 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Steel and Brass Directors Chairs Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of steel and brass directors chairs attributed to the French firm of Jansen circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

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French Director Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French director chair available at 1stDibs. Each French director chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 742 options for an antique or vintage French director chair now, or shop our selection of 120 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a French director chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French director chair, those designed in Art Deco, modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French director chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kenneth Cobonpue, Nika Zupanc and Pierre Guariche produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a French director chair at 1stDibs is $6,873, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Director Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.