French Country Provence Chair and Ottoman
$6,200 / set
French Country Provence Chair and Ottoman
Located in Asheville, NC
, with same treatment on ottoman partner. We love this chair!
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Straw, Oak
$6,200 / set
French Country Provence Chair and Ottoman
Located in Asheville, NC
, with same treatment on ottoman partner. We love this chair!
Straw, Oak
19th Century French Set of Eight Belle Époque Beech Provence Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are made of hand braided, crafted straw. The slightly curved backrest of the Provence chairs are
Straw, Beech
$5,500 / item
M C Home Custom "Provence" lounge chair
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning French upholstered club chair shown in dark mahogany. Custom finishes also available in
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 4 French Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs, Provence, Mid-20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, this set of four French bentwood bistro chairs captures the quiet elegance of
Beech, Bentwood
1950's Original French Slatted Farmhouse Chairs From Provence - Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Slatted Farmhouse Chairs From Provence – Set Of Ten 1950’s Original French
Beech
Set of 3+1 from the house "salon de provence" by Gaston Viort - 1930s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3+1 from the house "salon de provence" by Gaston Viort - 1930s Wear consistent with age and
Aluminum
$7,695 / item
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Spanish chair Mogensen proved that he did not need to use steel or plastic to be innovative. Like The
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Spanish Chair Mogensen proved that he did not need to use steel or plastic to be innovative. Like the
Leather, Oak
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 10
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
,” and each of his creations proved it, even the Carimate chair. He designed the first version for the
Velvet, Beech
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
each of his creations proved it, even the Carimate chair. He designed the first version for the Italian
Beech, Straw
1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chair W/ Cream Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful French Art Deco accent side chair, sourced in Provence. This French Art Deco side chair
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chairs with Chartreuse Upholstery, 1890
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI style side chairs sourced in Provence
Cotton, Hardwood, Paint, Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Saarinen produced the Womb chair. Manufacturing the Womb chair proved a challenge, and Saarinen and
Steel
French Art Deco Maple Accent Side Chairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome pair of French Art Deco side chairs sourced in Provence, France. Each chair features a
Bouclé, Maple
1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs W/ Beige Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of French Art Deco side chairs, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted in mahogany
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs W/ Taupe Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco accent side chairs, sourced in Provence. This pair of French
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Reupholstered Orange Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
proved that upholstered chairs do not have to be large and overstuffed in order to be comfortable in use
Steel
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair Reupholstered in Color of Choice
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Airport" which is still today furnished with similar chairs. With this tubular-steel chair Wegner proved
Steel
French Art Deco Maple Accent Side Chairs with Sage Green Stripe – A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of French Art Deco side chairs sourced in Provence, France. The chairs feature a
Fabric, Cotton, Maple
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Navy - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced from Provence
Linen, Paint, Hardwood, Velvet
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chair in Blue Floral
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite restored late 19th centuryFrench Louis XVI style side chair, sourced from Provence
Fabric, Cotton, Hardwood, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Green Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and newly
Fabric, Paint, Wood, Cotton
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Side Chairs W/ Cane Seats - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of mid-19th century French Napoleon III side chairs, sourced from Provence
Cane, Paint, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Lemon Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A truly delightful pair of French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence
Velvet, Maple, Paint
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
. Manufacturing the Womb chair proved a challenge, and Saarinen and Florence Knoll had to turn to - and beg - a
Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Beige Chenille - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
from Provence. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with an elegant oval backrest
Chenille, Maple
Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Pink Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
from Provence. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with an elegant oval backrest
Velvet, Maple
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Chinoiserie Fabric- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-crafted frame with a square back, hand-painted in a green
Cotton, Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Cane Back Accent Side Chairs W/ Marigold Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and newly
Velvet, Paint, Wood, Cane
1920s Horsehair Filled in Pierre Frey French Curved Slipper Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chairs. A magnificent pair of late 19th-century Napoleon III-style slipper bedroom chairs, sourced from
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs in Pink Chinoiserie Fabric- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A romantic pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and
Fabric, Paint, Maple, Cotton
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Purple Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
tubular-steel chair Wegner proved that upholstered chairs do not have to be large and overstuffed in order
Steel
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair Reupholstered in Black Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Airport" which is still today furnished with similar chairs. With this tubular-steel chair Wegner proved
Steel
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Green Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
still today furnished with similar chairs. With this tubular-steel chair Wegner proved that upholstered
Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Sea Green - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced in Provence. Each
Fabric, Paint, Hardwood
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Light Green
Located in Astoria, NY
, sourced from Provence. Each chair features a finely hand-carved shield-shaped backrest, finished in a
Fabric, Wood, Maple, Paint
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green
Located in Astoria, NY
Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical motif—expertly hand-carved
Gold Leaf
Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Golden Yellow Velvet- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with a square back and a naturally aged
Velvet, Maple
Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
plated steel consistent with age of these chairs and proving they are authentic original chairs produced
Steel, Nickel
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
. Manufacturing the Womb chair proved a challenge, and Saarinen and Florence Knoll had to turn to - and beg - a
Steel
Set of Eight French Napoléon III Dining Chairs, Mahogany & Cane
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of eight French Napoléon III dining chairs sourced in Provence, France, dating to
Cane, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner Set of 10 Airport Chairs by A.P. Stolen Inc. Re-Upholstery
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
" which is still today furnished with similar chairs. With this tubular-steel chair Wegner proved that
Steel
$16,900 / set
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, ICF De Padova
Located in Vienna, AT
George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled) A rare set of six
Velvet, Plywood
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
still today furnished with similar chairs. With this tubular-steel chair Wegner proved that upholstered
Steel
1950's Original Luterma Slat Back Farmhouse Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chairs in Provence. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered and
Beech
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Two Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
similar chairs. With this tubular-steel chair Wegner proved that upholstered chairs do not have to be
Steel
Antique French Provincial Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Astoria, NY
French provincial ladder-back dining chairs sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century
Rush, Oak
Restored Set of Eight French Louis XIII Dining Chairs, 1920
Located in Astoria, NY
XIII style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid maple, structurally
Velvet, Maple
$4,500 / item
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair in Smoked Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Spanish Chair Mogensen proved that he did not need to use steel or plastic to be innovative. Like The
Leather, Oak
Antique French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of eight provincial dining chairs sourced in Provence, France. The silhouettes remain light
Rush, Walnut
Antique French Henri II Style Oak Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
, Henri II style, sourced in Provence. The chairs feature high, rectilinear backs with hand-caned panels
Cane, Oak
Set of Six 1930s French Art Deco Maple Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced directly from Provence. Each
Faux Leather, Maple, Walnut
Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
Provence, France. These chairs embody the honest, utilitarian elegance of traditional French farmhouse
Rush, Walnut
Wrought Iron Outdoor Light Blue and Cream Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Basildon, London
wrought iron, the Provence Club dining chairs displays a woven back to emulate basket weave, and subtly
Iron
French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue & Green Stripe, Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six late 20th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Provence
Fabric, Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century French Provincial Maple Dining Chairs W/ Rust Seats - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of eight early 19th century French Country ladder-back dining chairs sourced from
Rush, Maple
1920s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Striped Linen - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six French Art Deco dining chairs sourced in Provence, dating to the late 1920s
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
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.
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