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1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1950s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s Baumann Honey Simple Bentwood Dining Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
child’s chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s French Baumann Upholstered Seat Gentiane Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French baumann upholstered seat gentiane dining chair – set of nine. 1950’s French baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
, France 1950. The thick wood structures are giving the chairs a strong and solid feel, when their high
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

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Straw, Bentwood

1950 s Honey Oak Bentwood Baumann Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
, France. Baumann started producing a simple child’s chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s Baumann Honey Bentwood Café Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
simple child’s chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all over France
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Robert Mallet Stevens, Hammock Chair, France, 1925, Original Canvas Paint
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Lacquers, canvas and is great vintage condition. Canvas can be reversed for tidier look if desired. Very hard to find in such a prime state.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

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Canvas, Wood, Bentwood

1950s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Four 1950s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950s Luterma Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Set of Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Pair 1950s Luterma Blonde Oak Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950’s Baumann Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Good Quantity Available. Made by the maker
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s Simple Warm Honey Bentwood Café Chairs - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Fontaine, France. Baumann started producing a simple child’s chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960’s Baumann Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Baumann Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Eight. Made by the maker Baumann
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950 s Fischel Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven. The process of steam bending beech
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950 s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Six 1950’s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950 s Luterma Honey Beech Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Honey Beech Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Four 1950’s Luterma Honey Beech Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s Dark Oak Single Bar Bentwood Dining Chair - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Dark Oak Single Bar Bentwood Dining Chair – Small Batch Available. This is an interesting
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Farmhouse Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Farmhouse Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950’s Harlequin Mixed Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Harlequin Mixed Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Twelve. The process of
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950’s Honey Colour Baumann Single Bar Bentwood Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Av
Located in Hook, Hampshire
to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. In our view the chairs of the 50’s
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Modernist Reconstruction Design Dining Chairs, France 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modernist Reconstruction Design Period Dining Chair set of 4. Made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood

1950 s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Grill Back Dining Chair - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Grill Back Dining Chair – Set Of Eight. The process of steam
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950 s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Flat Seat Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Flat Seat Dining Chair - Set Of Four. The process of steam
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950 s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Grill Back Dining Chair - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Grill Back Dining Chair - Good Quantities Available 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Gilbert Steiner “BowWood” Side Chairs Dining Chair, France 1960 s
By Gilbert Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Bent oak dining chair by Gilbert Steiner with an elegant construction and a flexible back with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Late 19th Century French Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century French adjustable swivel chair combines a bentwood frame with three splayed iron
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Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Audoux Minet Lounge Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
retail location. The bentwood frame of this curvaceous lounge chair has been completely restored. The
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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

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Hemp, Bentwood

Attributed to Jean Prouvé - Tout Bois - Wooden Armchair - France circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hasselt, VLI
dimensions: Depth: +/- 43 cm Width: +/- 53 cm Height: +/- 81 cm Jean Prouvé's "Tout Bois" chair was an all
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

1950 s French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair - Bar Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair – Bar Chair 1950’s French Luterma Blonde
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

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Bentwood

Pair of Classic Turned Wood Louis XIII Style Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of classic turned wood Louis XIII style side chairs. 20 inch seat height. Completely restored
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of classic turned wood Louis XIII style side chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of classic turned wood Louis XIII style side chairs. 20 inch seat height. Completely restored
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Pierre Guariche Tonneau Dining Chairs in Stevie Howell "Reach" Fabric, Set of 6
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
of post-war France. Guariche is perhaps best known for his work with the Belgian firm Meurop, where
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s French Bentwood Settee and Chairs by Baumann, Colombier Fontaine
Located in Kent, CT
1950's French upholstered chairs and settee by Swiss furniture maker Emile Baumann in Colombier
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Mid-20th Century French Vienna Secession Benches

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Fruitwood, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob Joseph Kohn
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
Set of Art Nouveau sofa and two armchair by Jakob e Joseph Kohn, Wien. Bentwood solid walnut with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair Set, 1930 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design reclining armchair fauteuil lounge chair set of 2, made in France, 1930's
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood

Iconic pair of Vibo Vesoul Cantilever Chairs by Adrien Audoux Frida Minet
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York City, NY
A set of two French Midcentury tribal lounge chairs of iconic design created by Adrien Audoux
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Bentwood

Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Thonet style bentwood folding chair, curved back, padded canvas seat.
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

Lacquered Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, 1980s
Located in Torino, Italy
Chair with curved and lacquered wood frame, seat and back in leather. Thonet manufacturer 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

French contemporary chair by Ludovic Roth
By Ludovic Roth
Located in PARIS, FR
Ludovic ROTH (1983) "Colorplane" chair Steel, polychromatic paint, solid oak France, 2024 31.5 x
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

Attrib. to Alvar Aalto bentwood chair w/ halyard seat, c.1947
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
This chair was most probably a commission Aalto produced from the manufacturer in Lyon
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20th Century French Lounge Chairs

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Rope

Standard Chair by Jean Prouve, Model Métropole No. 305, circa 1950, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Standard chair, model Métropole No. 305 chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Made of bent steel and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of Six 20th Century French Café Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 vintage French cane and bentwood café chairs, 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs. Arm chairs
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Cane

Josian chair, debarked and curved rattan and oak by 13 Desserts
By Dylan Casasnovas
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Josian chair, debarked and curved rattan and oak by 13 Desserts. Limited edition designed by Dylan
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Chairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

Audoux Minet for Vibo Pair of Blond Bentwood and Rope Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Paris, ile de france
Audoux Minet for Vibo pair of blond bentwood and rope chairs in good condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

1950s French Bentwood Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French bentwood armchairs with thermoformed seat and new canvas strap seats and back. Newly
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

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Bentwood

Pair of 1950 s French Bentwood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 1950's French side chairs, unique shape!
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

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Wood

A pair of 1950s bentwood and rope chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rope, Wood

4 Vintage French Baumann Bentwood and New Textile Chairs
By Baumann France
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Baumann. Located in the Doubs region of France, it went on to become one of the largest chair
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

1960 s French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair – set of eight 1960’s French Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
random mix of this single bar blonde model. All chairs are original French bentwood chairs from the 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
random mix of this single bar blonde model. All chairs are original French bentwood chairs from the 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair, set of eight 1960s French Baumann bentwood dove
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair, set of four 1960s French Baumann bentwood dove
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair - set of six 1960s French Baumann bentwood dove
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s French Baumann Bentwood Classic Shaped Dining Chair, Pair
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann bentwood classic shaped dining chair – pair 1950’s French Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Bentwood Gentiane Dining Chair, Good Quantity Available
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann bentwood Gentiane dining chair - good quantity available. Classic beech bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Bentwood Gentiane Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann bentwood Gentiane dining chair - set of eight. Classic beech bistro chair made
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

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French Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French bentwood chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and natural fiber, all French bentwood chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 161 antique and vintage French bentwood chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. French bentwood chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French bentwood chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many French bentwood chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jomaine Baumann, Baumann France and Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet produced popular French bentwood chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are French Bentwood Chairs?

French bentwood chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,803, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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 Bentwood Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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.