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What are French chairs called?
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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.
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Shop for Jean-Michel Frank Furniture on 1stDibs
Jean Michel Frank, Ecart, Paris Cabinet, France, model created in 1932
By Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Michel Frank, Ecart, Paris Cabinet, France, 1932
Oak, Gouge technique
H: 33.5 D: 19.85 L: 67 in.
This is a custom ordered cabinet made in 2022 by Ecart, authorized JM Frank ma...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Comté Croisillon Table Lights 1940
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Comté Croisillon lights designed by Jean Michel Frank, produced by Comté Argentina, circa 1940
Elegant yet rough painted iron desk lamps in good condition with original cables switc...
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
$23,900 / set
Jean-Michel Frank
Adolphe Chanaux Three seater sofa for Ecart - France, 1980s
By Adolphe Chanaux
Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
Co-designed by Adolphe Chanaux and Jean-Michel Frank, this three-seater Club sofa was designed in 1930 and produced in the 1980s by Ecart International. Jean-Michel Frank was an earl...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Jean-Michel Frank
Straight Back
armchair for Ecart - France, 1978
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International
Located in London, GB
A fine example of Jean-Michel Frank’s blocky rectangular club chair, officially reissued by Ecart in 1978. Designed in the 1930s, its simple yet sophisticated form remains undisputed...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Decorative Faux Bois Jardinière by Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This faux bois jardinière or planter was created by the French decorator Jean-Michel Frank. It is sophisticated made of black lacquered forged metal.
The planter is in good condition...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Adolphe Chanaux
Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
$5,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off