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Place of Origin: French
2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Henri 2 style chairs, with beautiful tapestries; it is necessary to redo the upholstery, but the tapestries are in good condition, can be cleaned and reused...
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Early 1900s Louis XIII Antique French Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

Shagreen Chair with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Chair is the ultimate luxury seating for a dining room or corner area. The seating area ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV side chairs with tapestry upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Rare Suite of 9 Napoleon III Period Chairs in Blackened Beech
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 9 Napoleon III period chairs in blackened beech.
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Vintage Dining Chairs to Be Re-Upholstered, French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four French dining chairs, midcentury Beech, walnut veneer Original vintage condition to be re-upholstered Sound and solid. Shipping: 2 packs, L 43/P57/H101 kg 12.2 kg each.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Giltwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of late 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs. Oversized with high backs, floral carved frames with instruments on top and ram's head on the arms.
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Empire Revival Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine empire revival gilt-bronze mounted mahogany fauteuil. This elegant armchair has a scrolled mahogany frame with a padded upholstered back and seat, the arms put down on fine...
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19th Century Empire Revival Antique French Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Paris, FR
Rare set of 6 chairs and 6 armchairs, painted and partial gilt. The underside of each backseat is stamped JACOB FRÈRES RUE MESLEE. This stamp was used between 1796 and 1803. Empir...
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Late 18th Century Empire Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair– dark green. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and made in Pierre Benite in Lyon. This chair is an iconic part of industrial French history. Each chair was hand pressed in huge industrial presses before being hand welded together. The chair is in its original classic multipl’s green paint showing wear commensurate with its age. Multipl’s was, in its day the competitor to Tolix, although sadly Multipl’s did not survive. Examples of Multipl’s chairs...
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1940s Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Child's Chair with Original Aubusson Upholstery, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XVI Child's chair with original Aubusson upholstery, circa 1890 The original Aubusson upholstery is a bit faded after the past 130+...
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Late 19th Century Aubusson Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Large Qty Available
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – large quantities available. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xav...
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1950s Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Metal

2 Neo Classic Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Neo classic armchairs, circa 1950 A restaurer complètement.
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1950s Restauration Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Chrome and Blue Lacquered Perfored Metal Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 4 design chairs is very unusual and decorative. The chairs are made of chrome and blue lacquered perfored metal. This is a French work, circa 1980.
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

9 Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
9 chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1930 Traces of labels, slightly different patina.  
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Each with a padded back and seat, upholstered in greenish fabric with flower pattern, the shell-carved front seat rail raised on leaf-carved cabriole legs.  
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM, Pair of Art Deco Chairs, France, 1925
By D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne, René Joubert and Philippe Petit
Located in New York, NY
René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM for DIM (Décoration Intérieure & Moderne) A pair of side chairs with inverted U shaped backs (each with a sloping...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

4 Vintage Chairs from the Reconstruction Period circa 1950
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 lacquered metal armchair in the style of Pierre Guariche. Original fabric.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six French 1970's Ebonized and Lacquered Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
An original set of six French 1970's tall back ebonized wood dining chairs. Some of the chairs with original labels " NF ameublement siege 16" certified by L'Institut Technologiq...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Art Deco Club Chairs by Maison Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco club chairs by Maison Dominique, upholstered in cream/ivory color leather and Makassar Ebony wood details. Made in France. Circa: 1935.
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20th Century Art Deco French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs and handsomely decorated with carvings o...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Chairs

Materials

Oak

4 French Folding Chairs, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 French folding chairs, circa 1950-1960.  
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 French Art Deco Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French 1930s cerused oak dining chairs.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Red Leather and Steel Chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century red leather and steel chair by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, 1980s Chair with steel structure and resealable seat. The seat is made up of a padded cushion covered in red ...
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1980s Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Antique French 18th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs, Carved Wood with Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French 18th century Louis XVI side chairs, carved wood with gold.  
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Dining Oak Chairs Carved Backs Imitation Weaving French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1950 Oak The backs of the chairs are carved like weaving In good condition solid and sound to use or easily recovered.     
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's original Tolix model A dining outdoor chairs, set of six 1950's original Tolix model A dining outdoor chairs, set of six. Tolix is one of our all...
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1950s Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Dining Chairs Beech and Red Moleskine Midcentury French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1950 Red Moleskine and beech In good condition solid and sound to use or easily recovered. Shipping: 3 packs: L 65 P 45 H98 15 kg each p...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Beech

20th Century Set of Four Black Cane Armchairs in Purple Velvet and Wooden Frame
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of four armchairs made in black massive wooden frame and original cane on the sides. The upholstery is in provocative purple velvet. France, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine set of four late 18thC period Directoire painted side chairs. Each chair has a different carved back splat painted black and in the full neo-Classic taste including a dolphin, flambeau, garland etc. The top of the chair rail...
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Late 18th Century Directoire Antique French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 6 chairs is made of oak with red velvet seats. The design is very interesting and typical from 1950's French Work. Circa 1950.
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Six French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Massive walnut hand carved frame with floral accents and rush seats. Five chairs and one armchair with lower back. All in good condition. Could ...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of French Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming pair of oak corner chairs with original rush seats.
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Straw Chairs, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chairs in straw standing on four legs in wood linked in pairs. Structure in wood with seat in straw and molded back. Work realized in the 1940s. Charles Dudouyt (1885-1...
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1940s Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Chairs Handcrafted Wooden Burnished 80/20 by Vincent Vincent
By Vincent Vincent
Located in Lyon, FR
We are pleased to present our new collaboration with Vincent Vincent cabinetmaker. Sculptural design, comfy and robust, each piece is unique. Entirel...
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2010s Modern French Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Petite French Ballroom Side Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom side chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood frame with carved floral ornaments. The front legs are curved and the seat is semi round in front having a cus...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Continental Arm Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century carved French armchairs.
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19th Century Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wood

1925 Robert Mallet-Stevens Chair, Made in France
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing Robert Mallet-Stevens chair in perfect condition, France, 1925. This is a museum piece.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Four Vintage Beech Dining Chairs, French, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four French dining chairs, midcentury Beech Original vintage condition Sound and solid. For shipping: 2 packs, 39/55/88 kg 8 kg each.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Two French Large Armchairs in Wool Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French armchairs forming a pair, but could be used separately as an accent in your home. Frames are carved wooden sheep bones decorated with foliage s...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

French Oak Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful oak wood settee from France, 1950s. Original light wood frame with angled arms and legs. Newly upholstered seat cushions in a taupe and white ticking stripe.
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Oak

French 19th Century ‘Os De Mouton’ Walnut Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century 'Os de Mouton' walnut chair. The high back chair is raised by beautiful scrolled flute supports with fine feet and connected by a most decorative stret...
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19th Century Antique French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Artisanal Modern 80/20 Oak or Sycamore Chair Created by Vincent Vincent
By Vincent Vincent
Located in Lyon, FR
Solid oak or sycamore chair designed and made in the Lyon art cabinet making workshop Vincent Vincent. Designed with quality, robustness and comfort in mind, each chair is entirely ...
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2010s Organic Modern French Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sycamore

Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs in the front, as well as an H-form cross stretcher. Boasting great character, this French cherry chair...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Suite of 12 Empire Style Chairs circa 1970/1980 in the Style of Maison Romeo
By Maison Romeo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 12 Empire style chairs circa 1960/1970 in the style of Maison Romeo in Paris; 2 chairs have a golden frieze at the top of the backrest; small paint chips, some fabric is ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

"CATALPA" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Paris, France
This chair named "CATALPA" by Christian Astuguevieille is part of his “Bois & Forêts” collection. Christian Astuguevieille, is a versatile artist, designer and creator. He often uses raw organic...
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2010s Organic Modern French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Philippe Starck Chairs, France, 1990s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four sleek and elegant "Tango" side chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. The seat and back are molded plywood, stained black. The legs are chromed metal. Stamped und...
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
An early Louis XV beechwood fauteuil (open armchair) (mid-18th century). The cartouche-shaped padded back, arms and serpentine-fronted seat, uphols...
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Mid-18th Century French Provincial Antique French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 5 Solid Olive Wood Brutalist Rustic Dining Chairs, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 5 olive wood brutalistic rustic dining chairs circa 1950s, probably French Very good condition, beautiful patina.  
Category

1950s Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Olive

Bent Wood Armchair with Hide Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Bentwood armchair with hide seat.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four chairs in very good condition. Designed by Joseph Andre Motte in the 1950s The chairs can be used separately but can also be combined to form a four-seat sofa. They a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mullca 511 Chair Designer Gaston Cavaillon, France, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Group of metal and wooden Mullca 511 school chairs Designer by Gaston Cavaillon - manufacturer Lafa Aurillac. France 1950 ca.  
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1950s Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Iron

French 1930s University Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
French university chair with one armrest for taking notes. Great patina and shape. Ca 1930s France.
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Early 20th Century Industrial French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Guillerme et Chambron 4 Chairs in Blackened Oak, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron 4 chairs in blackened oak, "Edition Votre Maison", circa 1970 Original woolen fabric, discolored.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-century Beech and Straw Armchairs French circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century pair of open armchairs French circa 1940 Beech and straw. Atypical design with rounded armrests and straw on the seats and the backs. Sound and solid. Shipping: 70/71/ ...
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Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique French Chairs

Materials

Beech, Straw

Antique French Gold Leaf Side Chair, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold leaf side chair, Circa 1880. This gold leaf side chair would make a nice addition to any room or vestibule.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three early 20th century French walnut carved side chairs, circa 1900 Classic French walnut side chairs. Each chair is carved from solid waln...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Needlepoint Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of Napoleon III chairs with nice needlepoint seats. Chairs have some paint loss and one chair has a small bit of fraying to the border left front. The duvet bottom cov...
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19th Century Antique French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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