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2 bistro chairs from Paris
Located in Älvsjö, SE
2 classic bistro chairs from Paris, France.
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1960s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage 2 bistro chairs from Paris
2 bistro chairs from Paris
H 30.71 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage green bistro chair from France. Bistro chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 17 in
6 bistro chairs from Paris
Located in Älvsjö, SE
6 bistro chairs in dark red from a bistro restaurant in Paris. Very good condition. The chairs
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1970s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage 6 bistro chairs from Paris
6 bistro chairs from Paris
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
Vintage bistro chair with beautiful design features. Produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in
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1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Oak, Plywood

Vintage Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Central European Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 20th Century Central European Bistro Chair, a piece that
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20th Century European Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six Vintage French Bamboo Bistro Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six vintage French bistro chairs crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned backs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs, France
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs. There is no stamp but these chairs come from the same factories
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs, France
Set of 6 Baumann bistro chairs, France
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair
Located in New York, NY
Grey and white Italian folding deck bistro chair. Vintage Italian foldable deck chair. White
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1930s Italian Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

1960s Baumann Dark Oak Bistro Chairs, Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Baumann Dark Oak Bistro Chairs – Set Of Five 1960s Baumann Dark Oak Bistro Chairs – Set Of
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1960s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Mustard Leatherette Bentwood Bistro Chairs after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tested manner perfected by Thonet, these European bistro chairs feature a beautiful ornamental backrest
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Bistro Chairs Bentwood Technique, 20th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bistro chairs in the style of Thonet chairs with curved wood. Indeed Michael Thonet worked
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20th Century French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Stackable Industrial Bistro Chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium
By Fibrocit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four stackable industrial bistro chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium. Produced in the 1950s, all
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

French style bistro chairs with table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two French style bistro chairs with compact table ( 10.5 x 11 at 24.5 tall ) . Welded steel frames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Fibrocit Stacking Bistro Chairs Metal, France, 1950s
By Fibrocit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of Fibrocit, stacking, bistro chairs, made in France
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Dark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair. In the style of Thonet with original
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
1960's Classic Bentwood Upholstered Upholstered Bistro Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Classic Bentwood Upholstered Upholstered Bistro Chairs – Set Of Four 1960’s Classic Bentwood
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1960s European Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Italian Midcentury Set of Five Bar Bistro Chairs, 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Set of five vintage bar chairs in excellent condition lacquered metal tubular frame and 1960s woven
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This antique pair of Bistro chairs in blue wrought iron and oakwood was manufactured in the
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Iron

Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair after a full restoration. The chair is Thonet No. 16 model, it was produced
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1960s Czech Bohemian Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four bistro model chairs, French production from the 1970s, in ebonized beech. Polished with
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs, European Bistro Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chairs, in style of the popular model no. 14. Based
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1950s European Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Stellar Restored Set of 10 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Rattan

Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Mundus 207R Bentwood High Backrest Bistro Chairs, 1970s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four beautiful Thonet bentwood chairs, popular high backrest known as model 207R or model
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Wicker, Cane, Wood

Stellar Restored Set of 8 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Rattan

Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original label still
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Beech

Pair of White Round Garden or Bistro Chairs, 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
Introducing a sophisticated pair of 1970s French white painted iron garden chairs, elegantly
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Iron

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce
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1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Four Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann Beech and Skai France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original labels and marks
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Beech, Faux Leather

Set of 6 Iron European Stackable Chairs
Located in Malibu, CA
Trendy set of six stackable cafe/bistro chairs. Restored to a smooth satin white finish. The chairs
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Set of 8 Italian Leather and Metal Bistro Dining Chairs, Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
An Italian set of eight black leather and metal bistro chairs/ dining chairs. The chairs are highly
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1960s Italian Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

Victorian Style Cast Aluminum Courting Scene Garden Patio Bistro Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Cast Aluminum "Courting Scene" Garden Bistro Side Chairs possibly by Molla
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Aluminum

Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wood bistro chair Thonet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 French Style Woven Black Enameled Iron Folding Bistro Chairs, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century set of 4 folding Black Enamel Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs. Cafe
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Duo of Fast Forest chairs
Located in LYON, FR
We have had these aluminum chairs that we love professionally powder-coated in a current color that
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Aluminum

Duo of Fast Forest chairs
Duo of Fast Forest chairs
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Deep Back - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Deep Back – Set Of Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage 1950s Belgian Fibrocit Industrial Stackable Terrace Chairs
By Fibrocit
Located in Haarlem, NL
of four metal bistro chairs is. They are in good vintage condition, the white paint is not the
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Metal

McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Armchairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
back, with inspiration drawn from Thonet's No. 25 bistro chair in the art nouveau style. Chairs have
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Fabric

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Honey - Set O Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Honey – Set O Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Bistro Dining chair - Honey - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Bistro Dining chair – Honey – Pair 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Honey - Set O Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Honey – Set Of Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1970's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Round Seat, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – round seat – set of eight 1950’s Baumann bentwood
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1970s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Honey - Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining chair – Honey – Set Of Six 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Tonal – Set Of Six 1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – single bar back – set of six 1950’s Baumann
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Honey Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Honey Bistro Dining Chair – Set Of Eight 1950s French Baumann Honey Bistro
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Beech

Mid Century Bentwood Cafe Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
-style bentwood bistro chairs. This set of four matching chairs are perfectly aged with great vintage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

1950's French Baumann Upholstered Seat Gentiane Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
upholstered seat gentiane dining chair – set of nine. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by the maker
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Dark Walnut, Set of Fifteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Dark Walnut – Set Of Fifteen. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Honey, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Saddle back dining chair – Honey – Set of four. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by the maker
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn loft, French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Beech

Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
ichair has a unique and light Bistro look to it. We only have the one chair but sometimes that's all you
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Iron

Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
H 33 in W 15 in D 17 in
1950s Baumann Honey Tri Back Dining Chair - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
– Set Of Four. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Beech

1950s French Honey Colour Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chairs – harlequin set of five. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by the maker Baumann. Baumann
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Various Qty
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Honey – Various Quantities Available. Classic Beech bistro chair
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Fourteen
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set of Fourteen. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Bentwood Classic Shaped Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood classic shaped dining chair – set of six. Classic beech bistro chair made in France by the maker
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

French Provincial Country Rustic Style Side Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Provincial French Country style rush seat distressed chair. This vintage distressed bistro cafe
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Late 20th Century French Country Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Rush, Pine

1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Set Of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Back Dining Chair – Honey – Set Of Six. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by the maker Baumann
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1950s French Vintage Bistro Chairs

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Bentwood

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Vintage Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage bistro chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage bistro chairs — often made from wood, metal and bentwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage bistro chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage bistro chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage bistro chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Baumann France, Jomaine Baumann and Thonet produced popular vintage bistro chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Bistro Chairs?

Vintage bistro chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,227, while the lowest priced sells for $86 and the highest can go for as much as $35,500.

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 Vintage Bistro Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.