French Armchairs

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Rush back and seat, from the French Provence 1950's These chairs have a hand-woven rush seat and back with solid Oak frames, beautiful pieces ...

Pair of French Art Deco armchairs with white fabric in the style of Paul Follot , The wood is blonde and black, and beautifully crafted

Elegant pair of early 20th-century wicker armchairs, dating from circa 1900–1920. The chairs feature an unusually elaborate construction, with broad sculptural rolled arms, a gracef...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery

A charming set of Two French Louis XVI period medallion armchairs, dating to circa 1775 and crafted from carved and patinated beechwood. With their elegant proportions and beautifull...

A fine pair of chairs, 18th century circa 1780. Both pieces are stamped by Claude I Sené, father and tutor of Jean Baptiste Claude Sené (considered as the greatest and most sought af...

This 1970s Brutalist oak upholstered armchair from France is made in carved oak with a deep cream cushion. The chunky carved frame and the deep cushions make it comfortable and sculp...

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s A naturalistic dining chair designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seat and backrest ...

Exceptional pair of “Culbuto” armchairs, designed by French designer Marc Held in 1967 and produced by Knoll International, circa 1970. One of Marc Held’s most recognizable designs, ...

Elegant pair of Louis XV style bergère armchairs dating from approximately the 1950s, featuring graceful cabriole legs, flowing scroll arms, and generously upholstered seats and back...

This elegant pair of French oval cameo-back armchairs captures the refined grace and sculptural delicacy associated with the Louis XVI tradition. Dating stylistically to the mid-cent...

This pair of 1970s monastery oak armchairs with upholstered seats from France, crafted in pale oak with cream seats and heart-shaped cutouts in the backs. The heart-cutout backs and ...

Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this armchair reflects his work of the 1960s. It rests on a stainless steel base, a signa...

An elegant pair of French armchairs from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to the sculptural brass legs, the design is f...

A pair of Nautilus armchairs designed by Paul Iribe, from the 1970s, made of carved walnut. The soft, sinuous lines, the padded backrests, and the spiral armrests perfectly evoke the...

This elegant pair of French Louis XV period armchairs dates from the 18th-century and beautifully showcases the graceful craftsmanship of the era. Crafted in solid walnut, the chairs...

This attractive pair of French Louis XV-style armchairs, dating to approximately the 1940s, displays the graceful curves, restrained carving, and comfortable proportions characteristic of traditional French seating. Made in France and conceived in the enduring Louis XV taste, the chairs combine warm, richly toned wooden frames with elegant cream-colored upholstery, resulting in a versatile and sophisticated pair suitable for both traditional and eclectic interiors. Each chair features a generously proportioned upholstered cartouche-shaped back, gently rounded across the crest and narrowing subtly toward the lower portion. The exposed molded wooden framework follows the back in a continuous series of flowing curves, with a small carved foliate flourish centered along the crest rail. The warm brown finish reveals attractive variations in the wood grain and has developed a pleasing patina consistent with age and use. The open arms are particularly graceful, sweeping outward from the back before terminating in curved handrests fitted with padded upholstered armrests. Elegantly shaped supports descend from the arms into the seat frame, their sinuous profiles contributing to the fluid, sculptural character associated with the Louis XV aesthetic. A broad, comfortable upholstered seat rests above a beautifully shaped serpentine apron. The front rail rises and falls in a series of gentle curves and is enriched at its center with carved floral and foliate ornament. From the shaped seat frame descend four characteristic cabriole legs, the front pair particularly expressive, with softly modeled knees and slender curved profiles terminating in delicate scrolling feet. The chairs are upholstered in a refined cream or pale champagne damask-style textile with a subtle tone-on-tone floral and foliate pattern. The same fabric covers the backs, seats, and padded armrests, giving the pair a harmonious and understated appearance. These French armchairs present well and retain an appealing sense of age and authenticity. The wooden frames exhibit normal wear, minor surface marks, rubbing, and variations to the finish consistent with their circa-1940 date and regular use. The upholstery appears attractive and serviceable from visual inspection; however, as with all vintage upholstered furniture...

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Rustic armchair designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and backrest are m...

Pair of Charles Dudouyt Style Beech and Rush Armchairs, France, 1940s A sculptural pair of French armchairs, circa 1940s, crafted from hand-turned, patinated beechwood with woven ru...

A charming pair of French slipper chairs in the Napoleon III style, newly upholstered in our Notting Hill workshop in Dutch Stripe in Rust by Jasper. Each chair takes the scrolled, r...

Rare and sculptural pair of Brutalist Oak lounge chairs, France, circa 1960s. Very beautiful construction entirely made of solid oak, with generous proportions and a particularly co...

An elegant pair of French Napoleon III library chairs featuring gracefully raked backs, generous scrolled arms, and finely turned ebonized feet. The chairs retain the refined proport...

Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole....

A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition, nice patina, with what is presumably the original fabric. Fa...

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Country: France Materials: Gilt-wood, Velvet Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1920’s $7,...

In this listing you will find a Striking pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the late 1930s to early 1940s. The chairs feature a particularly architectural silhouette, with...

Elegant pair of French armchairs from the late 19th century that embody the timeless grace of the Louis XVI era, featuring beautifully distressed painted frames, hard-carved crest ra...

This pair of mid-nineteenth century gilt wood armchairs is in the classic French Louis XV style. The hand carved frames are detailed with simple fluting and scrolling armrests. With ...

This striking pair of French 1940s armchairs balances mid-century architectural elegance with a bold, maximalist touch. Design & Silhouette Backrest: Features a shaped, gently flare...

There is a particular tension in the work of Jean Prouvé—a dialogue between the engineer's uncompromising logic and a quiet, almost sensual elegance. The Fauteuil de Salon, conceived...

Impressive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs featuring elegant high backs and beautifully balanced proportions. These substantial chairs embody the refined style and...

This pair of mid nineteenth century Louis XVI style painted armchairs, features a curved top seat back detailed with a central laurel motif and acanthus finials at the corners. Its d...

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs – A Stunning Tribute to Mid-Century Modern Design Step into the world of iconic modernism with this exceptional ...

A beautiful pair of antique French giltwood bergere armchairs of elegant neoclassical form. These stylish chairs feature finely carved giltwood frames with decorative mouldings, carv...

A large pair of French beech armchairs in the os de mouton taste, the enduring Louis XIII form named for its distinctive 'mutton bone' shaped legs and stretchers. Generously scaled, ...

This elegant pair of Louis XVI medallion armchairs perfectly captures the refinement of 19th-century French neoclassical design. Crafted i...

Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil This elegant and regal armchair has a masterfully carved frame with acanthus and shell scro...

One now available. This late 19th Century open armchair is made from walnut and the frame is in excellent sturdy condition. A beautiful addition to any room. Unusual to find these w...

These 1930s French Art Deco armchairs present a refined dialogue between sculptural woodwork and soft, modern upholstery, capturing the confident elegance that defined the movement a...

This is a beautiful antique pair of Louis Revival French shabby chic cream painted fauteuils, or open armchairs, late 19th century in date. They each feature a flower carved cres...

Pair of deep seated armchairs in the manner of Maison Jansen. Good scale, deep seated armchairs. These chairs are a very near pair, with slight variation in size, and decoration. Mos...

This rare model Guillereme et Chambron „Grand Repos” Chaise Lounge was manufactured in France in the 1950s. The exceptional refinement of the design is ensured by a sculptural frame...

A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1920s/30s. Would benefit from new upholstery and some minor restorations to the wooden frames so these are listed and priced to in...

This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...

Louis XVI style armchair with medallion backrest. Elegantly carved and hand finished in a two tone patina, gilded or ecru, slightly aged. Made using traditional methods and materia...

Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty...

An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid Repos', oak, wool, France, 1960s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which...

Armchair crocodile black sharp with structure in solid beech wood and cover with real black tinted crocodile skin. With Nile crocodile skin. With two real Kudu horns, four real Aries...

French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century In the turner's chairs style, Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech Attractive settle...

Throne King Red Alligator with structure in solid beech wood. Upholstered and covered with red tinted alligator skin on seat and backrest. Back covered with red tinted genuine leathe...

This perfectly matched pair of fauteils embodies the opulence and romance of 18th-century France. Each chair features the classic enveloping Louis XV silhouette: a tall, serpentine c...

Attractive 19th century French chair featuring elegant lines and classic proportions that reflect the enduring appeal of period French design. The frame has been stripped and prepare...

A very comfortable system armchair, Modernist, dynamic solid oak structure and original seat in excellent quality orange fabric, by Guy Besnard, Free-Span edition, France 1950. A ver...

Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Country: French Materials: Carved Wood Condition: Newly Upholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1940’s $4,5...

Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 26 in SH: 16 in Exceptional antique French Louis XVI armchair dating to the late 18th century, produced during the reign of Louis XVI, circa 1774–1792. A wonderful example of authentic 18th-century French seating furniture, this beautifully proportioned fauteuil retains the architectural elegance, refined carving, and neoclassical vocabulary that define the Louis XVI period. The chair is presented with an aged and distressed painted finish that beautifully reveals the passage of time, giving the frame an exceptionally authentic, collected appearance and allowing the underlying craftsmanship to remain visible throughout. The chair features a generously proportioned upholstered back and seat framed by a finely carved wooden structure. Its design is distinctly Louis XVI, with a restrained, symmetrical silhouette, rounded and architectural contours, carved detailing, and elegantly tapered fluted legs. The arms flow gracefully from the upholstered back into curved supports before terminating in sculptural hand-carved details at the front of the chair. The apron surrounding the seat is particularly handsome, decorated with a continuous architectural motif and accented by carved corner blocks and rosette ornament. These details are carried down into the legs, which feature elongated fluting and classical proportions characteristic of French Neoclassical furniture of the period. The distressed painted surface is one of the most appealing aspects of the piece. Rather than appearing artificially aged, the finish has the character of an antique frame that has accumulated generations of wear, with areas of rubbed paint, exposed underlying layers, discoloration, and natural surface variation throughout. The result is a wonderfully timeworn appearance that works exceptionally well in both traditional French interiors and more relaxed, collected spaces. The finish allows the chair to retain the elegance of a formal Louis XVI fauteuil while giving it the relaxed character sought after by today's designers and collectors. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of metal reinforcement brackets installed along the rear of the chair. These brackets appear to have been added during the late 19th century, most likely as a period structural repair intended to reinforce the frame and preserve the integrity of the chair after generations of use. Their presence is an interesting part of the object's history and serves as a reminder that this is an authentic antique that was used, maintained, and preserved over many decades. Rather than attempting to conceal these later reinforcements, we feel they contribute to the chair's story and provide visible evidence of its continued life well beyond the 18th century. The chair does exhibit losses and age-related imperfections consistent with its considerable age, including several missing carved rosettes at the tops of the legs, minor losses to the carved decoration, and age gaps visible at some of the frame seams. These conditions are clearly visible in the photographs and are appropriate to disclose for a piece of this age. Importantly, the chair will be professionally reviewed by our refinisher prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the frame is sturdy and structurally sound. Any necessary stabilization will be addressed, and the painted finish can also be carefully touched up if desired by the purchaser, while preserving the character and patina that make the chair so appealing. The Louis XVI period represents one of the most important transitions in the history of French furniture, moving away from the exuberant curves and asymmetry of the preceding Rococo toward the ordered symmetry and classical references of the Neoclassical movement. Furniture from this period frequently incorporated fluted legs, rosettes, architectural moldings, oval forms, and other motifs inspired by the art and architecture of antiquity. This armchair embodies that aesthetic beautifully, with its disciplined proportions and classical ornament softened by the natural wear and patina acquired over more than two centuries. What makes this chair particularly compelling is its authenticity. Unlike later reproductions or 20th-century Louis XVI-style furniture, this is a genuine 18th-century French chair dating from the Louis XVI period itself. The later structural reinforcement, areas of loss, aged paint, seam separation, and surface wear all contribute to a remarkably tangible sense of history. It is a piece that has survived through multiple generations and periods of changing taste, retaining the essential character of the period in which it was originally made. This antique French fauteuil would make an exceptional accent chair in a formal living room, library, bedroom, dressing room, entryway, or private study. It would also be equally at home incorporated into a larger collection of French antiques, paired with an antique Louis XVI writing desk, commode, console, or secrétaire, or used as a statement piece within a more contemporary interior. Its restrained neoclassical form makes it surprisingly versatile, while the distressed painted finish adds the warmth and individuality that designers often seek when creating layered European interiors. For collectors of authentic French antiques, Louis XVI furniture, French Neoclassical seating, antique fauteuils, painted French furniture...

Each with square upholstered back and seat framed by a carved and painted wooden structure, detailed with floral motifs and rosettes. The arms are molded and scrolled, resting on flu...

Exceptional pair of armchairs created by French designer Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron. “ Votre Maison, Your Home ” edition. “Romeo & Juliet” Model or “ Rest & Sma...

A graceful 19th-century French Louis XVI style tub chair crafted in warm-toned fruitwood and newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. The chair has a beautifully balanced, envelo...

A spectacular pair of large armchairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, very dynamic architectural structures in solid dark oak, astonishing openwork backs, with a...