French Armchairs

Design & Aesthetic The MW07 armchair is a striking contemporary creation by multi-award-winning designer Olivier Santini. Its transparent cast PMMA frame delivers an airy, sculptural...

A handsome pair of French Art Deco club chairs dating from the 1930s. Upholstered throughout in beautifully aged cognac-brown leather. The chairs feature elegant moustache shaped ba...

An early 18th century French carved walnut armchair with hand-caned seat and back. The frame is constructed in the customary 18th c Louis XV manner with pinned mortise and tenon and ...

French Art Deco armchair from the 40s/50s. Solid oak structure, original seat in brown velvet with studs. Nice vintage condition of the whole, ...

Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs Country: France Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Mohair Style: ...

French mid-century light mahogany armchair with gilt bronze sabot feet and armrest supported by gilt bronze eagles with brown upholstery. Signed by Vadim Androusov for Jean Pascaud (ref: Les Decorateurs des annee 40, pg 172). Jean Pascaud was born in Rouen in 1903. He took a degree in engineering from the Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, but his passion for furniture and décor, and the influence of his father in law, Auguste Bluysen, (then President of the Société des Architectes Modernes), led Pascaud to abandon a more traditional career and take up furniture design instead. By the late 1920s Pascaud regularly at the Salon des Tuileries, at the Salon d'Automne, the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, and the Arts Ménagers. His work is simple, yet technically ambitious and brilliant; his pieces are impressively large, but aesthetically balanced. Vadim Androusov was born in St. Petersburg in 1895. He was a grandson of the archeologist Schliemann. He arrived in Paris in 1920 and took classes at La Grande Chaumière academy; Bourdelle was one of his professors. His first sculptures date from 1925 and depict female figures and characters drawn from classical antiquity. He rarely used bronze, preferring terracotta, plaster, wood, and stone. He showed his creations at the Salon des Tuileries and the Salon des Indépendants. While a sculptor, he also collaborated with interior decorators and created wall-mounted light fixtures, furniture pulls...

Beautiful 1920s French Louis XV style carved wood fauteuil with distressed green painted finish atop curved legs. Upholstered back. Minor stains to fabric. Measures: 24.5" arm he...

Elegant French Louis XVI period chairs with original white and gold paint. Classic diamond pattern fabric accented on all sides with nailhead tr...

Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...

Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...

Antique French Louis XV style Upholstered Bergere Chair Hand-Made in France during the late 1800's from Solid Walnut. The seat cushion is down filled and the seat back is padded with...

French Baroque style hand carved fruit wood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additi...

Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery This elegant pair of 19th-century French armchairs beautifully embodies the refined craftsmanship and classic design s...

An 18th century Louis XV French fauteuil, or armchair, with solid walnut frame and hand-carved details. Pegged construction. Upholstered in natural canvas. Sturdy frame with comforta...

A chair with presence, and just the right amount of swagger. This 17th-century Louis XIII armchair, constructed of rich walnut, balances baroque drama with a stripped-down ease that ...

A pair of elegant French open barrel armchairs of lacquered beech wood from the Art Deco period - each chair featuring a curved backrest and armrests that flow seamlessly into a sing...

Dimensions - H: 35 1/2 in W: 22 1/2 in D: 22 in SH: 19 in This stunning set of four 20th century French Louis XV style armchairs epitomizes the grace and elegance of the 18th-centur...

This 1930 French Art Deco armchair captures the confident elegance and material richness that defined the movement at its height. Its sculptural silhouette, combining smooth curves w...

A fine French Mid-Century oak desk/bridge armchair.

It’s not hard to see a few of Pierre Chapo’s sources of inspiration: Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Bauhaus. Before he and his wife Nicole created their atelier and gallery in...

A large pair of 19th century armchairs with oak frames and mahogany turned front legs, raised on original brass castors. This pair of armchairs have a feature strong high backs, scr...

Rare paire de fauteuils Girolle par Jean Pierre Laporte, dessiné en 1969. Notre paire est une édition limitée postérieure par la galerie Edouard Edwards, vers 2010. Bibliog...

A French Louis XVI period carved wood armchair from the late 18th century with oval back and tapestry upholstery. Born during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite sing...

This elegant early 20th Century French Louis XV style upholstered armchair exemplifies the refined comfort and graceful detailing characteristic of the period. The carved wooden fram...

This elegant pair of French Art Nouveau walnut armchairs beautifully captures the organic grace and artistic innovation that defined one of the most celebrated design movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Crafted with flowing sculptural lines, finely hand-carved walnut frames, woven cane backs, and generously upholstered seats, these exceptional fauteuils embody the harmonious relationship between nature and craftsmanship that made French Art Nouveau furniture...

There are armchairs… and then there are armchairs that sit there with the quiet dignity of something that has survived revolutions, redesigns, and at least a few spirited dinner deba...

1960’s Rattan Armchairs With Handles – Pair. Good simple handmade French chairs from the sixties in very good original condition with superb swooping rattan frames. Listing is for t...

The Colosseo is an enveloping, pivoting armchair made with an oak structure, high-density foam for resiliency and feather topper for optimal comfort. Upholstered in an exquisite wove...

A pair of mid 20th armchairs or occasional chairs. France, c1950s. Rush and oak,. Good condition, some wear commensurate with age. Price is for the pair. Location...

Elegant pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI armchairs, crafted from carved and painted walnut with fluted legs and gracefully shaped arms. Upholstered in a rich gold damask fabric,...

Pair 18th Century French Gilt Carved Walnut Stately Armchairs. Beautifully carved, with perfect patina. Upholstery is tired and ready for the fabric of your choice. 25w x 28d x 47.25...

A well-made pair of Louis XV style open armchairs with painted frames in a warm cream finish. The carved frames have the characteristic serpentine shaping throughout, molded seat rai...

Antique French Louis XV style armchairs in a suite of (4) matching antique French Armchairs in their Original Aubusson inspired thick fabric. The Gilded frames are original and have been structurally restored, but cosmetically left original. The arms and outside backs of the antique Louis XV arm chairs...

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...

A fine Louis XV period fauteuil a la reine, stamped under seat rail “G.LEBRUN”, circa 1760, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depict...

Iconic armchair by French designer and architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, produced by Pierre Dariel. A key piece of the modernist movement, the Hamac model reflects the elegance and di...

The Louis XIII style originated during Henry IV, who was a avid patron of Craftsmen, and craftsmanship of all kinds flourished in France during this period. Furniture was architectur...

Single “Clemenceau” Chair in an unusual green institutional enamel.

This very elegant pair of Clématite armchairs was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrène for the workshops of La Maîtrise, the decorative arts department of Galeries Lafayette, where he...

A French button-back armchair with a generous seat and a high back. Ebony turned front legs and splayed back legs and all raised on original castors. The armchair has been fully r...

Armchair in mahogany wood with silvered bronze sabots on the front legs, designed by Ruhlmann and edited by Alfred Porteneuve in 1935. Upholstered in a wool and silk fabric by Maison...

This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails. The upholstery shows signs of wear.

We are pleased to present our new collaboration with Vincent cabinetmaker. Sculptural design, comfy and robust, each piece is unique. Entirely handcrafted by Vincent in his own war...

An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames decorated with carved & molded foliate motifs, showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests...

A beautiful pair of antique French walnut salon armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, the frames are elegant and sturdy, with crisp floral carving. The...

Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots. Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).

Spectacular in scale and richly expressive in detail, this 19th century French Renaissance Revival armchair brings together the strength of solid oak, the artistry of hand carving, a...

Magnificent relax armchair, adjustable in four positions, which varies the height from 80 to 100 cm, with the possibility of folding it completely. The system is in gold metal. The c...

Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station...

Pair of Post-War Armchairs in Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950s This exquisite pair of armchairs, crafted in the 1950s by the iconic French designers Robert Guillerm...

Pair of good Louis XVI style fauteuil with original bronze velvet upholstery and nailhead trim. Nice carving, good proportions. Seat cushion is button tufted and semi-attached.

A refined pair of French mid-century modern lounge chairs in the style of Airborne, fully restored and newly upholstered. These elegant low-profile chairs feature a sculptural silhou...

A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each with a square back topped by a bow shaped carved frieze featuring folliate rosettes and downscrolled arms. Where the arms join the chair rail there are carved anthemians and palmettes. These two chairs are presented in the green Empire fabric...

A pair of oak armchairs by Armand-Albert Rateau. Feautring curled arm supports, wide caned seats and caned concave backs, both chairs stand on two carved and tapered front legs, scu...

This elegant pair of French armchairs, crafted in beechwood and dating most likely from the 20th century, beautifully reflects the enduring influence of Louis XV design. The frames a...

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs crafted from finely carved walnut with elegant oval backs, fluted legs, and classic neoclassi...

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs featuring hand-carved and painted wood frames with elegant fluted legs and classic oval backs. Upholstered in rich rose velvet with brass nai...

Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are part of the history of European functional modernist chairs that collapse and can be...

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...

Set of 2 winged armchairs in original upholstery