Jacques Charpentier Chair
Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in PARIS, FR
Chauffeuse by French designer Jacques Charpentier, 1970s. The seat has been reupholstered in high
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
A pair of French slipper chairs, Jacques Charpentier circa 1970.
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French slipper chairs, Jacques Charpentier circa 1970. Having new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Upholstered "California" Lounge Chair with Chrome Base by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York City, NY
Upholstered "California" lounge chair with chrome base by Jacques Charpentier, France, c. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 29 in D 38 in
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970's
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic chair & ottoman by jacques Charpentier. Re-upholstered with Lelievre fabric. In good vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Charpentier Pair Modernist Slipper Chairs in Mohair, France 1970's
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 70's slipper chairs by Jacques Charpentier for Roche & Bobois, upholstered in Maharam wool
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Two Blood Orange Suede "Californian" Lounge Chairs by J. Charpentier - France
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic "Californian" lounge chairs by 1970's design legend Jacques Charpentier. All
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Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 36.82 in
'California' Sofa and 2 Chairs, Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally comfortable 3-seater sofa with 2 companion chairs, on plinth bases clad in
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Metal
Black Leather Fireside Chair Attributed to Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Black leather low chair by Jacques Charpentier, made in France from the 1970s. Chromed metal base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier Loveseat & Lounge Chair in Beige Ultrasuede 1970 France
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern low sofa and matching lounge chair designed by Jacques Charpentier
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
society designer Jacques Charpentier.
This plush mohair pile captures the light in a very interesting and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.96 in W 55.52 in D 35.83 in
Lounge Seating Set, Sofa + Chairs in Cow Hide, Cow Fur, 1970's
By J. Carpentier
Located in Zagreb, HR
design reminiscent of Jacques Charpentier design.
The set consists of a sofa and two chairs. The
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Cowhide
Pair of Empire Six-Light Candelabra Attributed to Escalier De Cristal circa 1819
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
particular to a dressing table and chair, now in the collection of the Louvre, which formed part of a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras
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Crystal, Bronze
H 38.19 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
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Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
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Lounge chair, ash, fabric, metal, Europe, 1970s.
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Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
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Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration.
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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Located in SouthPort, CT
Lounge chair in black leather, Stainless steel base, Jacques Charpentier, France.
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Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jacques Charpentier
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20th Century French Chairs
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4 Lucite Chairs by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 transparent lucite chairs with chrome structure
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Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of low chairs in the style of Jacques Charpentier, made in France from the 1970s. The seats
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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French Dining Chairs by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Chicago, IL
4 Formed lucite and steel dining chairs by Jacques Charpentier
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Pair of Jacques Charpentier Leather Club Chairs
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Buffalo grain overstuffed leather club chairs by French designer, Jacques Charpentier
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Pair of Low Chairs Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
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Pair of low chairs in the style of Jacques Charpentier, made in France from the 1970s. The seats
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10 Chair in Lucite and Steel by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
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10 transparent Lucite chairs with chrome structure
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Stunning Chair with Chrome Base and Back after Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
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Designer Jacques Charpentier.
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Pair of Seat in Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Single seat or double seats in brown leather and stainless steel by Jacques Charpentier for
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 33.86 in
Stunning Charpentier "Californian" Lounge Chairs, Rare Brass Base, Signed, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
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Jacques Charpentier 1970s French Sofa
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Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Jacques Charpentier - 1970s
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Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Jacques Charpentier - 1970s.
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Modular Leather & Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Modular sofa in leather and steel by Jacques Charpentier circa 1970 consisting of a 3-seater sofa
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Jacques Charpentier Style, Living Room Brown Leather Set
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Malibu, US
.
This set is a derivative of the iconic model "sleeper" by French designer Jacque Charpentier.
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Signed Jacques Charpentier "Californian" sofa, 1970, Galerie Flat, Paris
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
stainless steel by Parisian high society designer Jacques Charpentier . This model was retailed by the
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
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Wood, Upholstery
H 28.75 in W 84.65 in D 36.62 in
Jacques Charpentier "Californian" leather sofa, 1970, Galerie Flat, Paris
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Parisian high society designer Jacques Charpentier . This model was retailed by the exclusive Galerie FLAT
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H 29.14 in W 56.3 in D 35.44 in
Jacques Charpentier 'California' Lounge Suite in Suede, 1970, Signed
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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H 28.75 in W 110.24 in D 36.23 in
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Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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SET OF 4 DINING CHAIRS BY JACQUES CHARPENTIER, FRENCH CIRCA 1970
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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Pair of 1960s Chauffeuse Chairs by Pierre Folie
By Pierre Folie, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs in Lucite and Leather, 1960s
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Jacques charpentier Leather Sofa and Pair of Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Rare Jacques Charpentier sofas edited by Galerie FLAT, Paris, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox, France, 1970s
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, Pierre Folie edition Jacques Charpentier, Raphael, François Monnet for Kappa, Xavier Feal.
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Pair of Lucite Armchairs by Baumann, Germany, 1970s
By Creation Baumann
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Pair of Lucite Slipper Armchairs by Baumann, Germany, 1970s
By Creation Baumann
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
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Pair of French 1970s Jacques Charpentier Leather Lounge Chairs
By Jacques Charpentier
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Jacques Charpentier Pair of Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather, Steel Base, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Charpentier pair lounge chairs, brown leather, steel base, 1970s, France
Lovely dark
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Jacques Charpentier ‘California’ Sectional Sofa, France, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Modular 'California' sectional sofa by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970s. Interesting sleek design
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Pair of Armchairs Glassflex Lucite by Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of armchairs model Glassflex by Jacques Charpentier. One of the best 1970s Lucite chair.
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H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
2 and 3 Seat Mohair 'CALIFORNIA' Sofas by Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Charpentier.
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H 27.96 in W 83.47 in D 35.83 in
French lounge Mid-Century Modern Beige Corduroy & Wood Lounge Chair Pair
By Jacques Charpentier
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Superb 2 And 3 Seat, Brown Leather, Jacques Charpentier 'Californian' Sofas, Signed And Published
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Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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Pierre Folie, "Découpage" Wall Sculpture, France, 1992
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Set of Six Acrylic and Chrome Dining Chairs by Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Set of six acrylic and chrome dining chairs by Jacques Charpentier, additional 6 in smoked acrylic
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Beautiful Jacques Charpentier French Living Room Suite
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, chic addition to any space. Sofa and three chairs.
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Set of Four (4) Dining Chairs by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
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20th Century French Chairs
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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.
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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.
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