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Pair Antique French Tapestry Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Arm Chairs, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Tapestry and carved wood with gold leaf arm chairs, Circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s French Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

A pair of French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu arm chairs.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu arm chairs. Each chair is
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

2 Antique French Provincial Walnut Cane Back Parlor Arm Chairs Fauteuil Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique walnut cane back chairs. Features open arms, cabriole legs and silk raised floral
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Cane, Walnut

Marge Carson French Empire Regency Style Gold Upholstered Library Arm Chair
By Marge Carson
Located in Dayton, OH
French Empire style arm chair by Marge Carson. Features a mahogany finished and distressed frame
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Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Provincial Hand Carved His and Hers Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home with the elegance of French Provincial Carved Arm Chairs, featuring detailed
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Square Back Fireside Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early 20th century finely carved walnut French Louis XVI / Directoire style armchairs. The
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Painted Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Painted Louis XVI Arm Chairs, One of a kind.
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20th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Oak and Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Pair of French oak and leather arm chairs. Leather is original and in excellent condition
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Club Arm chairs by Suzanne Guiguichon
By Suzanne Guiguichon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco club arm chairs by Suzanne Guiguichon. Documented in "Mobilier et
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ARM CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Napoleon III "crapaud" upholstered arm chairs with gondola backs with rounded tops and
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Office Chair, Model PJ-SI-28-B, Chandigarh c. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Teak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Wood And Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Antique 19th century French Louis XV carved wood with upholstery arm chairs. Lovely carved
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very stylish gold gilt arm chair on casters. Newly upholstered in gold silk fabric. Arm
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

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Gold

Antique Fruitwood Bergere Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century fruitwood bergere arm chair. Linen upholstery. Additional information
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Fruitwood

2 Vtg French Half Arm Serpentine Silk Plaid Accent Chairs Library Club Dining
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage French occasional chairs featuring a flared upper back and half arm with pink
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Silk, Hardwood

Pair of Arts and Crafts Arm Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Gorgeous pair of oak Arts and Crafts arm chairs. Reupholstered in creamy white hair on hide with
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Oak

Set of Sofa and Two Arm Chairs Model FD130 Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By France Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing set of a three seater sofa and two arm chairs of the famous model FD130 by Peter Hvidt
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Directoire Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of Four Directoire Arm Chairs with Original Paint. New Upholstery in Muslin and French
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

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Beech, Paint

Pair Louis Philiipe Straight Back Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of circa 1850 mahogany arm chairs have beautifully scrolled arms and curved legs
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Arm Chairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of finely carved and upholstered arm chairs. Each depicting a carved spinx supporting each arm
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

19th century PAIR French Carved Oak Arm Chair Barley Twist Louis XIII Throne
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair or Set of Antique French Carved Oak Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII ~Direct
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Mahogany Arm Chairs with Matching Foot Rest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm Chair with adjustable backs with Matching foot rests. Down cushions
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Vintage 1940s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

French Provincial Louis XV Bergere Lounge Club Arm Chairs by Jeffco, a Pair
By Jeffco Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV Style Bergere lounge club arm chairs by Jeffco - a Pair. Item features
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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Tapestry Arm Chair, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV stye armchair offers walnut frame with carved foliate crest over
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Baker French Regency Neoclassical Style Bergere Directoire Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker furniture French Regency / neoclassical style armchairs in the Barbara Barry style
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Late 20th Century American Directoire Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Country French Provincial Louis XV Style Arm Chairs Pink Carved Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Country French / Louis XV Style carved walnut living room / bedroom boudoir arm
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Louis XVI style open arm chairs with carved gilt frames. Newly upholstered in old Fortuny
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Antique Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Crafted with clear precision and attention to detail, this fine pair of French Louis XV style antique arm
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

Vintage French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Library Arm Chair Striped Upholstery
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV library club chair. Made of walnut with serpentine form, padded arms
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Oak and Straw Arm Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Amazing pair of oak and straw arm chairs with "x" detailing on the back and diamond motif along
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

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Straw, Oak

Pair Belle Epoch Iron Lawn Chairs - Two scroll Arm chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Belle Epoch Iron Lawn Chairs - Two scroll Arm chairs
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Vintage 1930s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Wooden Cubist Arm Chair in Original Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Cubist arm chair with wooden frame, in original canvas upholstery with reclining seat back.
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20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

French Giltwood Three Piece Love Seat with Two Arm Chairs in Cream Hue
Located in Houston, TX
Curved loveseat /canapé with two matching arm chairs in giltwood. New cream colored upholstery
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a French Louis XVI style gilt arm chair with square crest rail and out-scrolling arms
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage French Style Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs with Linen Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of chairs Original finish, with new upholstery in linen with a burlap back. Sturdy ready for
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20th Century Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Arm Chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, circa 1990's. This model, the "Barbuda
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fine Pair of French Louis XV Style Polychrome Fauteuil Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
during the mid-to-late 19th Century, the chairs are built to last the test of time with pegged tenon
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Vintage French Louis XVI Arm Chair Fauteuil Balloon Back Acanthus Carved
Located in Dayton, OH
with a striped silk fabric. The chair is supported by tapered and fluted legs leading to an arrow foot
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Hardwood

Pair of 1940s French Hand Carved Arm Chairs in Salmon Fabric
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s carved wood French armchairs with a cabriolet leg. Purchased from a Southampton, NY
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Arm Chairs in with Tapered Sabre Legs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Stunning Tapered Sabre Legs, Exotic Mahogany with Mohair Upholstery.Really fine French Art
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Giltwood Arm Chair, Stoneleigh, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** A French Louis XV style accent armchair offers
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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Giltwood, White Paint, Burlap
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Giltwood, White Paint, Burlap Pair of French
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Vintage 1960s European Louis XVI Armchairs

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Burlap, Giltwood

Flame Stitch Upholstery Pattern Wide French Provincial Arm Lounge Chair by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flame stitch upholstery pattern wide French provincial arm lounge chair by Baker.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Togo Arm Chairs in Alcantara Eggshell by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These 2 arm chairs or cornerseats from Ligne Roset are produced and sold in 2015 in Hamburg, West
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Synthetic, Foam

A Handsome Pair of French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted Parcel-Gilt Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and well-proportioned pair of French Louis XV style ivory painted and parcel-gilt arm
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Cream Painted Fauteuil Arm Chairs Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Cream Painted Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Early
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Louis XVl Style Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
French, Swedish or just "chateau chic", these decorative painted and gilded chairs fit in many
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency French Style High Back Upholstered Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency French Style High Back Upholstered Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Tall Back Italian French Hollywood Regency Lounge Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage tall back Italian French Hollywood Regency lounge arm chairs - a Pair. Item features tall
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV Style Woven Skirt Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV style woven skirt bergere lounge arm chair. Item features green
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Floral Carved Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Floral Carved Upholstered Arm Chair. Item features a
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Arm Chairs Designed in 1947 by Rene Herbst Made in France
By René Herbst
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chairs by Rene Herbst with deep green Bakelite seats, backs and arms. The frames are in tubular
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV upholstered Bergere lounge arm chairs - a pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Country Carved Walnut Burgundy Bergere Lounge Arm Chairs -a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Carved Walnut Burgundy Bergere Lounge Arm Chairs -a Pair. Item features down
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Pair of French Directoire Style Arm Chairs in Light Celadon Green Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outrageous pair of extraordinary antique French Directoire style chairs finished in a great
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Paint

Vintage French Country Provincial Arm Chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Arm Chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona - a Pair. Item features pink
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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French Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French arm chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French arm chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. French arm chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. French arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. French arm chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Finn Juhl are consistently popular.

How Much are French Arm Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.

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 French Arm Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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.