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Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair Teak France & Daverkosen Denmark Dedar Velvet 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Basel, BS
Early edition Ole Wanscher lounge chair in teak, made by France & Daverkosen in the mid 1950s. New
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
$285
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, require a minimum of one year up to three years for implementation. The chair was made in 1830 in France
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
$1,120
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
$1,890 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
$2,641 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Pair of French Midcentury Metal and Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A very cool pair of chairs made in France in the 1950s designed with black tubular steel frame in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Midcentury Metal and Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Pair of French Midcentury Metal and Velvet Chairs, 1950s
$707 / item
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
French Club Chairs in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
that run along the border. As we currently have more of these chairs in our collection, this model is a
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Club Chairs in Red Velvet Upholstery
French Club Chairs in Red Velvet Upholstery
$5,110 / set
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
French pair of carved painted wood and velvet chairs - Louis XV style - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, shell crosspiece. Very comfortable The chairs are very well upholstered with a floral velvet in pink and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pierre Folie, Dining Chairs, Chrome Metal, Velvet, France, 1970s
By Pierre Folie
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 beige velvet and chrome-plated steel dining or side chairs designed by Pierre Folie
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Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Folie, Dining Chairs, Chrome Metal, Velvet, France, 1970s
Pierre Folie, Dining Chairs, Chrome Metal, Velvet, France, 1970s
$9,500 / set
H 33.75 in W 17.25 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Pair of French Wooden Chairs Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century pair of French wooden chairs upholster in velvet with a coat of arms hand carved on
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Pair of French Wooden Chairs Upholstered in Velvet
19th Century Pair of French Wooden Chairs Upholstered in Velvet
$1,533 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice set of 6 chairs is made of oak with red velvet seats. The design is very interesting
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
$4,363 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 19.1 in
A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-enameled iron and yellow velvet slipper lounge chairs designed by A.R.P and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
$12,900 / set
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-enameled iron and yellow velvet slipper lounge chairs designed by A.R.P and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Iron

A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
A.R.P., Slipper Chairs, Iron, Velvet, France, 1953
$12,900 / set
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Pair of Fench Art Deco Club Chairs, Blue Velvet Nobilis, France, circa 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930 pair of French Art Deco club chairs from France. Beautifully restored and reupholstered by our
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Fench Art Deco Club Chairs, Blue Velvet Nobilis, France, circa 1930s
Pair of Fench Art Deco Club Chairs, Blue Velvet Nobilis, France, circa 1930s
$11,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27 in W 28 in D 31 in
Pair of Marigold Velvet Adjustable Chairs att. Pierre Guariche - France 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
and minor oxydation spots on steel stucture. These chairs will ship from France and can be returned to
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Dining Chair in Oak and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, oak, velvet, France, 1950s This dining chair of French origin embodies an evolved
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

French Dining Chair in Oak and Blue Velvet
French Dining Chair in Oak and Blue Velvet
$445
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
velvet fabric. The chairs are mounted on wheels. Napoleon III style, France, circa 1870. In good
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
$754 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair French Provincial Style Fruitwood Tufted Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of French Provincial Style Fruitwood and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs in great
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

Pair French Provincial Style Fruitwood Tufted Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Pair French Provincial Style Fruitwood Tufted Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs
$1,046 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, velvet, oak, metal, France, 1920s This 1920s French armchair is a striking example
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet and Oak
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet and Oak
$3,750
H 32.09 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
French Gilt Bergere Chair with Brunschwig & Fils Leopard Velvet Upholstery
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant French bergere with gilt wood frame and upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils leopard print
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Brass and Red Velvet Chiavari Chair, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Chiavari chair is all made of brass with a red velvet on the seat. The quality of this chair
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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass and Red Velvet Chiavari Chair, circa 1940
Brass and Red Velvet Chiavari Chair, circa 1940
$1,297
H 34.85 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
French Louis XV Velvet Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut side chairs with beige velvet upholstery Antique
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20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Velvet Walnut Side Chairs
French Louis XV Velvet Walnut Side Chairs
$1,850 / set
H 37.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Vintage Regency Velvet Stripe Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a pair of exquisite vintage fauteuil chairs that encapsulate the timeless elegance of the
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Regency Velvet Stripe Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Velvet Stripe Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
$2,850 / set
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
French Leather Club Chairs 1920's Original Velvet Cushions Restored Internally
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chairs and like most of the very early French Club Chairs the original seat
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Velvet

French René Gabriel Style Wrought Iron Accent Chair in Rust Velvet, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French Art Deco accent chair, reflecting the honest designs
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Oversized Lounge Chairs, Tan Velvet
By Maison Gouffé, Jean Royère
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Oversized Lounge Chairs, Tan Velvet Pair of gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Single side chair from France completely upholstered in a lush emerald colored green velvet. The
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
$1,850
H 34.25 in W 21.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs Newly Upholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
& Teal Patterned Velvet - Pair We have two beautiful French Louis XV style bergere chairs that have
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Classic French Style Dining Chair In Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by French historical classicism, this dining chair features sculptural lines and
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2010s Portuguese Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Classic French Style Dining Chair In Cotton Velvet
Classic French Style Dining Chair In Cotton Velvet
$1,870 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Studded Borders on Tapered Supports
Located in Reading, Berkshire
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Brass Studded Borders Raised on Tapered Supports
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Giltwood & Velvet Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of petite French side chairs having beautifully aged giltwood frames and sumptuous grey
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Antique Giltwood & Velvet Louis XVI Side Chairs
Pair of Antique Giltwood & Velvet Louis XVI Side Chairs
$1,388 Sale Price / set
24% Off
H 34.25 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
French low seated hand carved chair painted in light beige with elegant decoration in red
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
$1,560 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Spectacular Antique French Louis XV Rococo Hand Carved Burnout Velvet Wing Back Chair We also have the
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
$1,087 Sale Price
59% Off
H 44 in W 32 in D 32 in
Set of 4 Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet France 1950s This is a set of 4 mid century lounge
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet France 1950s
Set of 4 Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet France 1950s
$8,019 / set
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair Metal Ornaments Red Velvet
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chair made in France, circa 1860. Special about the chair are the metal ornaments and
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1962
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Ranst, VAN
. This easy chair has a teak frame, blue velvet fabric and is marked by the producer. The chairs are in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Contemporary Block Form Medium Green Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Block Form Deep Green Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Block Form Light Green Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of the French Baroque period. Each chair is handcrafted
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Antique 17th Century French Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery
Located in Roswell, GA
joinery technique on pair of chairs which faded from use in early 1800s. Newly recovered in velvet. Velvet
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Walnut Wood with Silk Velvet Upholstery
Located in Cheyenne, WY
The wide, reclined seats of these French Art Deco club chairs deliver both comfort and character
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Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Antique Chair Classical Bronze Chiavari Side Chair Bedroom Chair French Chair
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful, elegant chair from early 20th Century. Real French grace. Made of bronze. Laconic
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Vintage 1910s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chair in Peony Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A lovely early 20th-century side chair in the style of Louis XVI, sourced from Provence, France
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Octagonal-Backed Mahogany Chair with Dedar Faux Leopard Velvet - France 1930s
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Chair attributed to DIM (Décoration d'Intérieur Moderne). Curved back in mahogany
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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining / Side Chairs, Brown Velvet, Ruhlman Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining / Side Chairs, Brown Velvet, Ruhlman Style Set of 6 polished
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet. Good general condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Pearwood

Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of imposing ocher velvet bergère chairs manufactured in the 1950s, with gilt metal arched legs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Velvet Bergère Chairs, 1950s
$4,127 / set
H 34.26 in W 30.32 in D 31.89 in
Set of Eight French Blue Velvet Dining Chairs C.1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight painted French Louis XV style dining chairs newly upholstered in blue velvet and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Set of Eight French Blue Velvet Dining Chairs C.1930's
Set of Eight French Blue Velvet Dining Chairs C.1930's
$4,250 Sale Price
50% Off
H 43 in W 22 in D 22 in
French René Gabriel Style Wrought Iron Accent Chair in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1930s French Art Deco accent chair, reflecting the honest designs of René Gabriel. Constructed
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Guillerme & Chambron velvet "Raphaël" Dining Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 2 dining chairs, model 'Raphaël', oak, velvet fabric
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron  velvet "Raphaël" Dining Chairs
Guillerme & Chambron  velvet "Raphaël" Dining Chairs
$1,179 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Paint

French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair. This lovely antique French Louis XV style chair was created as
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
$2,650
H 23.5 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in
Set of 6 Art Deco Oak + Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs in the style of the Early 20th Century French designer, Charles
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. These distinguished seats, resplendent in their
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20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet Upholstery, a Pair
French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet Upholstery, a Pair
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 37 in
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Velvet French Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of velvet French chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, all velvet French chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 853 antique and vintage velvet French chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Velvet French chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Velvet French chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many velvet French chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Ligne Roset and Michel Ducaroy produced popular velvet French chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Velvet French Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,986, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $90,000 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.

Questions About Velvet French Chairs
  • 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.