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Royere Side Chairs

Pair of Royere Inspired Bronze Side Chairs
By Design Frères
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chic Bronze Side Chairs purchased from Blend Interiors as part of their Design Frères line
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh Set of six Pierre
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Art Deco Style Dining Side Chair
By Jean Royère
Located in Torrance, CA
Hand-crafted by Classic Design in Los Angeles, our Art Deco Inspired Dining Side Chair is perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Dining Side Chair
Art Deco Style Dining Side Chair
H 36 in W 21 in D 24 in
Rare Design Bent Wire Frame Wood Arm Mid-Century Modern Dining Side Chair
By Jean Royère, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice rare modernist design Mid-Century Modern dining side armchair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Art Deco Style Dining Armchair
By Jean Royère
Located in Torrance, CA
standard of quality and comfort. The dining armchair, along with its corresponding side chair, is made of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Style Dining Armchair
Art Deco Style Dining Armchair
H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes
By Jean Royère, René Prou, Raymond Subes, Paul Kiss, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Houston, TX
forged wrought iron chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. This chic pair of French side chairs could be
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Iron Chairs Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean Royère, Jean-Charles Moreux, René Prou, Gilbert Poillerat, René Drouet
Located in Houston, TX
wrought iron side chairs attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux. These fabulous hand forged wrought iron chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Fourteen Maison Royere Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
French Maison Jean Royere. The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched back having
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Cane, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Cane, Chandigarh Pierre Jeanneret 'Low
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Library / Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
. Thick, removable top with solid wood apron. Two sturdy V-angle type side leg assemblies slot in beneath
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
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Pair of 'Croisillon' Matte Black Steel and Parchment Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of 'Croisillon' matte black steel and parchment lamps by Design Frères. European style shade with bottom ring (no finial). This lamp is on display at the Pebble Bar in NYC.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
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H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
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Jean Royère Side Chair
By Jean Royère
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare side chair with hairpin base designed by Jean Royère in 1960. Newly reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Jean Royère Side Chair
Jean Royère Side Chair
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 30 in L 29 in
Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
ATRIBUTION SEE THE CATOLOG 'S PICTURES(BINOCHE AUCTION SALE IN 2002 LOT 81)
LITKE SPACES BETWEEN THE CANE
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Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

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Metal

Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere
Pair Of Chairs Atributed To Jean Royere
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Two French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side or Desk Chairs Attrib. to Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Two French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical chairs with rattan structure and seats made of skai
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Pair of Lattice Back Upholstered Side Chairs, France, Midcentury
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French pair of side chairs in the style of Jean Royere Decorative lattice back details
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of 6 Chairs In The Manner Of Jean Royere
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
4 CHAIRS IN WHITE PAINTED COLOR 2 TOTALLY RUSTED SEE PICTURES IRONWORKER FINITIONS
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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Wrought Iron Sidechairs Manner of Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of hand made wrought iron side chairs. Material is very thin and well constructed.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Iron And Marble Drum Table In The Manner Of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iron and Marble Drum Table, in the manner of Jean Royere, circa 1950's. This is a versatile piece
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Three Wrought Iron Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of three hand-wrought iron chairs of outstanding quality and design, in the style of Jean
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Three Wrought Iron Chairs, France, 1940s
Three Wrought Iron Chairs, France, 1940s
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Desk Chair in the Style of Jean Royère Circa 1950 Made in France
By Jean Royère
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Blonde wood chair with four tapered arched legs with stretchers on each side. Has been recently
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Pair of Italian Spider Leg Lounge Chairs
By Jean Royère, Ico Parisi
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of unusual Italian spider leg lounge chairs in the style of Ico Parisi or Jean Royère
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

French Rattan and Skai Desk Attributed to Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
pattern typical of Royere with side panels and Top in skai. The desk top alone is 44" wide and with the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Swedish, Organic Lounge Chair, Red Velvet, Stained Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair / armchair / side chair. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Maker and designer
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Pine

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chairs, Lounge / Slipper, Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
easy chair features a tilted, slightly curved backrest on top of a compass style double sided v-leg
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Giordano Forti 'Attribution', Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maple, Bouclé, Italy, 1940s
By Giordano Forti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of highly modernist and organic lounge chairs / highback chairs in finely carved maple
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Maple

Pair of Louis XVI Style Leather Armchairs by Maison Gouffé, Paris, Circa 1940
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Dallas, TX
Bergere chairs are armchairs with closed sides, as opposed to the open armrests seen in chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Dining Room Set by Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons, circa 1950s
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
side chairs, and a table have all been completely restored. We've tried to stay as close as possible to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret 'Committee' Chairs, Model PJ-SI-30-C Pair of armchairs featuring slightly titled
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Sculptural Kidney Shaped Writing Desk, France, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful kidney shaped writing table by unknown designer in the style of Jean Royere and Jacques
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Wire Chairs in the Manner of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly Beautiful Black Enameled Wire Chairs with New Charcoal Upholstered Box Cushions. Good
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Side Chairs, Grosfeld House, circa 1958
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Westport, CT
Highly sought-after set of side chairs, designed by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, circa 1958
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Gio Ponti, Side Chair, Stained Wood, Sheepskin, Giordano Chiesa, Italy, 1947
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early side chair designed by Gio Ponti. In solid stained wood and sheepskin. Designed in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dining, Side Chairs, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
chairs having a compass type double side leg assembly, connected by two crosspieces at the top. Each
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of Side Chairs by Arturo Pani, circa 1950
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of animated and delicate in appearance side chairs by Arturo Pani, Mexico, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Four Mid-Century Modern 'X' Base Dining Chairs
By Jean Royère, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New upholstery whicker backs Mid-Century Modern side dining chairs. Outdoor optional. Nice bent
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Wire

Mahogany and Bamboo Student Desk in the Manner of Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional desk, in the style of Jean Royère, is comprised of bamboo legs, inset bamboo side
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pair of Mario Bellini Styled Floral Chintz Fabric Lounge Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider using as side chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Vintage French Midcentury Faux Bamboo Set of Two Side Chair and a Sofa
By Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Vintage French faux midcentury bamboo set of two side chair and a sofa in an elegant style
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

Four Salterini Ribbon Series Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini, Restored
By Jean Royère, Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
consisting of two armchairs and two side chairs Armchairs measure 33" H x 25" W x 20" D, arm height is 26
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Set of Four Jean Royère "Croisillon" Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of Jean Royère chairs in oak. Fully documented. Original finish.
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

JEAN ROYERE pair of chair newly upholstered in mohair velvet
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE pair of ecusson chair newly upholstered in almond green mohair velvet with frame in
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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet, Mohair

JEAN ROYERE set of 4 chairs newly recovered in green mohair
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE set of 4 chairs in dark beech wood french polished and newly reupolstered in green
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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Pair of 1950s Hairpin Side Chairs in Cowhide
By Jean Royère, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Alhambra, CA
Charming pair of 1950s side chairs. Features heart-shaped head rest and iconic "hairpin" style legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Royère "Croisillon" Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great set of four, with original finish. Provenance: Christies NYC.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

JEAN ROYERE extremely rare pair of chairs model "croisillons"
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE extremely rare pair of chairs model "croisillons" in red metal no such pair ever
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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Two 1950s Chauffeuses by Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
Two 1950s chauffeuses by Jean Royère, re-upholstered.
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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Two 1950s Chauffeuses by Jean Royère
Two 1950s Chauffeuses by Jean Royère
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
pair of clover chairs by Jean Royere
Located in Newburgh, NY
rare pair of ivory lacquered side chairs by Jean Royere. they have the Original and rare Jean
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20th Century French Chairs

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Wood, Wool

pair of clover chairs by Jean Royere
pair of clover chairs by Jean Royere
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Set of Four Cerused Oak French Side Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
In the style of Jean Royere' four cerused oak high backed dining chairs. Extra nice design details
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Royere Side Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of royere side chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all royere side chairs available were constructed with great care. Royere side chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Royere side chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many royere side chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Jeanneret, Jules Leleu and Gio Ponti produced popular royere side chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Royere Side Chairs?

Royere side chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $13,175, while the lowest priced sells for $770 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.

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 Royere Side Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.