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French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique side chair with beautiful needlepoint design on seat, back and arms. Hand carved frame with
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Art Deco White Star Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs with low back design and carved scalloped and fluted design on
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Art Deco Period Mahogany Arm Chair France circa 1930.
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period arm chair from France circa 1930. Mahogany with patinated bronze sabots.
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of Louis XV 18th century carved walnut arm chairs.
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Antique 18th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite pair of late nineteenth early 20th century French Louis XVI style armchairs or fauteuils
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Painted and Upholstered Directoire Open Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Price is per chair, each chair is sold separately. Antique French Directoire Open Arm Chairs
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of French Maple Lattice Pink Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French (1940s) maple armchairs with open lattice design under arms and pink upholstered
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Pair French Empire Tub Chairs Arm Chair Fauteil Gilt Frame
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of French Empire style gilt tub arm chairs These really are every interior designers
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Vintage 1980s Empire Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
living room, study, or as accent pieces, these chairs bring a touch of historical charm and French
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hickory Chair Co. Louis XVI French Directoire Mahogany Green Fauteuil Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair Company Louis XVI French Directoire / Neoclassical style arm chair. Made of
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Louis XV Style French Gold Gilt Tapestry arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XV style French armchair is a remarkable example of Rococo revival elegance
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Fruitwood Cane Arm Chair Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style arm chair offers carved fruitwood frame having floral crest over
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

French louis XV giltwood arm chairs, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
These fine giltwood chairs are exceptional in quality with excellent Carving, proportions and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

R.C. Coquery French Art Deco Tubular Chrome Arm Chair
By Thonet, R. C. Coquery
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of giltwood French Louis XVI- Style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fine giltwood hand carving makes these chairs exceptionally fine. The gilding is original with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Leather Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bergere Arm Chair Attributed to Theodore Alexander With High-Grade Tooled Leather upholstery with lots
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Vintage 1980s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century Louis XVI French Settee and Four Arm Chairs
Located in Augusta, GA
Louis XVI French settee and 4 arm chairs Made in the 1800s Made in France Beautiful carved giltwood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Set of 4 Dominique French Geometric High Back Arm Chair
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s ebonized high back open arm chairs with geometric design upholstery (att
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French carved arm chair with cowhide upholstery with nail heads
Located in Houston, TX
This unique chair is made of fine walnut and is beautifully Carved in fine detail. The legs and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis XV Child Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) painted child's arm chair with tapestry upholstered seat and back.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry

Pair Antique French Country Carved Walnut Arm Chairs, circa 1800s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French country carved walnut arm chairs, Circa 1800s.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Decorative French Style Arm Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Decorative French Style Arm Chairs. Featuring a painted
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Large French Regence Style Beechwood Leather Arm Chairs/Fauteuils
Located in San Francisco, CA
each tall upholstered back with shaped crest above a tight serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; over a scalloped apron with foliate and rocaille carving all raised on cabriole sup...
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of French Provincial Decorative Floral Pattern Carved Arm Chairs MINT
By Interior Crafts
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of French Provincial Decorative Floral Pattern Carved Arm Chairs MINT
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20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing set of two chairs and a sofa original from the 19th Century. This sofa and chairs embodies
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 1940s Arm Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Stylish pair of oak wooden arm chairs from around the 1940s. The chairs have been sanded down for
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Exquisitely Carved Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality carving on this pair of exquisite French Louis XV armchairs, accent chairs, or
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Corner Arm Chair Renaissance Louis XIV style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak corner arm chair Renaissance Louis XIV style ~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

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Oak

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent.).gilt carved arm chairs with carved oval back frame
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

19th Century Painted French Cane Open Arm Chairs with Linen Upholstery
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Exquisite 19th century French cane chair crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Fruitwood

Meyer Gunther Martini French Provincial Louis XV Chinoiserie Arm Chair
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini French Provincial Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a hardwood frame
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Vintage 1970s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rustic Solid Design XL Oak Rush Arm Lounge Chair, France 1930 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Solid Design XL Oak & Rush Arm Lounge Chair. Made in France, 1930's period. Solid
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Vintage 1930s French Rustic Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of French late 19th century carved giltwood salon arm chairs. Each with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage French Country Carved Walnut Provincial Wingback Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Carved Walnut Provincial Wingback Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Leather Arm Chairs Designer: Unknwon Country
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Antique Wooden Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat. France. Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th-century French armchair in the Renaissance Revival style, with a sculpted wooden frame
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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated
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Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modernist Arm Chair set by Francis Jourdain, France 1940 s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid Century Modernist French Design Arm Chair set of 2 in the manner of Francis Jourdain
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Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Rush, Oak

French Louis XVI Style Carved Paint Decorated and Distressed Arm Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 1/4 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 23 1/2 in SH: 17 An elegant French Louis XVI style
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 French Art Deco Cream and Mahogany Arm Chairs
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco style (1950s) mahogany stained open arm chairs with a shaped back and
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Gold Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century, offering both comfort
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Louis XVI Fruitwood Arm Chair with New Herman Miller Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
fruitwood arm chair. The juxtaposition is nothing short of riveting and this chair will immediately become
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Bergére Arm Chair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut bergere arm chair with carved floral trim and filigree back. (LOUIS
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Cherry

Antique French Empire Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany with Exceptional Quality c1840
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
most often tend to be weak. The pair of French Empire revival chairs we are offering here, are truly
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Antique 1840s French Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

French Modern Zebra Lacquered Iron Brass Executive Desk Curule Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Zebra Lacquered Iron & Brass Executive Desk & Curule Arm Chair  A striking French
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20th Century French Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s Pair of
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
cabriole legs. Upholstered in a beautiful pale yellow cream damask fabric. arm height 25
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Damask, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19C antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional arm chair. Priced each. Additional information
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Striped Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style walnut arm chairs with striped upholstered seat and back. (19/20th
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Pair Tufted French Provincial Style Upholstered Arm Chairs Hollywood
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
arm details have a distressed yellow glazed finish which gives the chair a charming vintage vibe
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats. Antique pair
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Parlor Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Antique 19th Century French Carved Arm Chairs, Yellow Upholstery, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century French finely carved arm chairs with light yellow upholstery, Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

20th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French Louis. XVI bergere chair in a vintage floral printed cotton
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Mid-Century French Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushions - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of French style carved mahogany arm chairs in vintage striped fabric. They have
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Down

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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 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

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

  • 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 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 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 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 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.