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1950 s Baumann Bleached Bentwood Café Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bleached Bentwood Caf? Dining chair – Set Of Six 1950’s Baumann Bleached Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bleached Bentwood Café Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bleached bentwood caf? dining chair – set of eight 1950’s Baumann bleached
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1920s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Maison Rouget, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Maison Rouget – Set of six 1920s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Stickback Bistro Chair, Various Qty Available
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
rapidly 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 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1920 s Baumann Bentwood Three Slat Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Baumann bentwood three slat dining chairs – set of five 1920’s Baumann bentwood three
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1920 s Baumann Bentwood Stamped Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Baumann bentwood stamped seat dining chairs – set of four 1920’s Baumann bentwood stamped
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1920s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Maison Rouget, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Maison Rouget – set of eight. Classic beech bistro
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

French Bentwood Rope Chair, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An easy lounging chair sourced in the South of France featuring a bentwood beechwood frame and a
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Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Side Chairs

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Rope, Bentwood

Baumann Bentwood Chairs
By W. Baumann Co.
Located in Culver City, CA
Simple construction with oval cut-out on seat back.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

1980 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Various Quantities Avail
By Baumann France
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 1980s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Honey, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair – Honey – Set Of Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Spindleback Upholstered Dining Chair, Set of Four Black
By Baumann France
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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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Spindleback Upholstered Dining Chair, Set of Eight Brown
By Baumann France
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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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Eight Model 1362
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro dining chair – Set of eight (Model 1362) 1940’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Mid Walnut, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – mid walnut – set of eight 1940’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Six Model 1362
By Baumann France
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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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Cross Frame, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood bistro dining chair – cross frame – set of eight 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Cross Frame, Set of Twelve
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood bistro dining chair – cross frame – set of twelve. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Cross Frame, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro dining chair – Cross frame – Set of six 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1980 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann bentwood classic dark oak dining chair – set of six 1980’s Baumann bentwood classic
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Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1980 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Dark Oak Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s Baumann Bentwood Classic dark oak dining chair – Set of eight 1980’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Warm Oak Dining Chair - Set Of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Classic Warm Oak Dining Chair – Set Of Eight 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Light Walnut Bistro Dining Chair - Set Of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Light Walnut Bistro Dining Chair – Set Of Eight 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Eleven, Model 1646
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – set of eleven – (Model 1646) 1950’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Six Model 1411
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – set of six (Model 1411) 1960’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1970 s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Baumann blonde beech bentwood dining chairs – set of four 1970’s French Baumann
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1970 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Round Seat, Various Qty Available
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – round seat – various quantities available 1950’s
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Various Qty
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro dining chair – single bar back – various quantities available (Model
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1970 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Round Seat, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – round seat – set of eight 1950’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1970 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Round Seat, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – round seat – set of six 1950’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Wide Top Bentwood Café Dining Chair - Set Of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Wide Top Bentwood Café Dining Chair – Set Of Six 1950’s Baumann Wide Top Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

French Bentwood Rattan Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible large scale French club chairs in bentwood and reed rattan. Unique cube shape with
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Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs

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Rattan

1960 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Stickback Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Twelve
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood classic Stickback bistro dining chair – set of twelve. Classic beech bistro chair made in France
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Dark Walnut, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – dark walnut – set of six 1950’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1920 s Baumann Bentwood Three Slat Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Baumann bentwood three slat walnut dining chairs – set of eight 1920’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Stickback Bistro Chair, Set of Twenty Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. In our view the chairs of the 50’s and 60' are their best
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960 s Baumann Bentwood Classic Stickback Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Baumann bentwood classic stickback bistro dining chair – Set of six 1960’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Model 3, Set of Three
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. In our view the chairs of the 50’s and 60' are their best
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Cross Frame, Set of Twenty Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bentwood bistro dining chair – cross frame – set of twenty four. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Walnut Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Six, Model 1647
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood walnut bistro dining chair – Set of six – (Model 1647). Classic beech bistro chair made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
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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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Six
By Baumann France
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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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bentwood bistro dining chair – single bar back – set of four. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood bistro dining chair – single bar back – set of six. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 10 Baumann bentwood dining chairs
By Baumann France
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Set of 10 bent plywood dining chairs with cut out backs, original vinyl seats. Brass details on
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

1950 s French Baumann Upholstered Seat Gentiane Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann upholstered seat gentiane dining chair – set of eight 1950’s French Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Fourmi Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
childs chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. In our view
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Fourmi Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat, Set of Twelve
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
child’s chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all-over France. In our view
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Fourmi Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
childs chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all-over France. In our view
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Various Qty Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1930’s
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1930’s Fischel French Ox Back
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1930’s Fischel French Ox Back
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Bentwood

Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs A very attractive if mixed set of French
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Five 1950’s Fischel French Slim
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1950’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Fourmi Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. In our view the chairs of the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Bentwood

1900s French Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France at the beginning of the 20th century, this set of four classic bistro chairs bear an
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Antique Early 1900s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, 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 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 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 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.