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1950s French Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Model 1, Set of Twelve
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann bentwood Bistro dining chair – Model 1 – Set of twelve 1950s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Model 2, Set of Twelve
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Model 2 – set of twelve 1950s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Model 1, Set of Twelve
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann bentwood Bistro dining chair – Model 1 – Set of twelve 1950s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 4 Early 20th Century French Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of French bentwood dining chairs from the early part of the 20th century. The oak
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960 s Baumann French Bentwood Classic Bistro Dining Chair - Set Of Six
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Baumann French Bentwood Classic 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 French Baumann Blonde Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Quantiti
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde slim back bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1930s/1940s French Primitive Bentwood Armchair
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive French bentwood armchair with dowel construction. While the chair is petite in size, it
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

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Wood

1960 s French Baumann Bentwood Dark Moutte Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's French Baumann Bentwood Dark Moutte Dining Chair - Set Of Four. Classic beech chair made in
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Model 2, Set of Eight
By Jomaine Baumann
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

1940 s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French bentwood dark walnut dining chairs – set of six 1940’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French bentwood dark walnut dining chairs – set of eight 1940’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1940’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Good Quantities Avail
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available 1940’s
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1930 s Fischel French Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel French bentwood saddle back dining chairs – set of ten 1930’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1930 s Fischel French Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel French bentwood saddle back dining chairs – set of ten 1930’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six Model 3
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French made Luterma bentwood dining chairs, set of six 'model 3' 1950s French made Luterma
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight Model 3
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Made Luterma bentwood dining chairs - set of eight (Model 3) 1950s French Made
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Spice
By Jomaine Baumann
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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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal
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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Bentwood

1950 s French Baumann Blonde Edge Back Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Twenty Two
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde Edge Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Twenty Two 1950’s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs From Bentwood
Located in Hixson, TN
Set of 6 bistro side chairs made with bentwood. All these chairs are sturdy and functional.
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20th Century French Chairs

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Beech

Set of Five Bentwood Bistro Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Set of five bentwood bistro chairs with cane seats. These Italian chairs are adorned in an ebonized
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Vintage 1940s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

1950 s French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Qty Available
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French made Luterma bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available (Model OB
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Vintage 1950s Estonian Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s French Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French warm oak bentwood dining chairs – set of eight 1950’s French warm oak bentwood
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Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood

1950s French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Twenty Four Model 3
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French made Luterma bentwood dining chairs, set of twenty four 'model 3' 1950s French made
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four. Baumann is a slightly
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Fischel French Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1950’s Fischel French
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Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Model 4
By Jomaine Baumann
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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Bentwood

Set of Three Pierre Guariche "Tonneau" Bentwood Chairs for Steiner Edition, 1954
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Brussels, BE
All-original bent plywood Tonneau chairs by Pierre Guariche, Edition Steiner, 1954. Early years
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Luterma Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Pair 1950s Luterma Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chair
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Oak

1970s Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Six 1970s Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chair – Set
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage french bentwood armchairs, 1960s set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous bentwood armchairs/dining chairs from France in the manner of Thonet (B47 chairs). Very
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Spice, Twenty Four
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair, spice, twenty four 1950s Baumann bentwood bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair 1950’s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Pair of Fischel Bentwood Chairs, Patterned Seat
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs – patterned seat 1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, Lambeth
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1960 Manufactured in Czechoslovakia. In good
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood Patio/Garden Lounge Chairs with Matching Table, France, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
A stylish deco patio/garden set of 4 bentwood lounge chairs with a matching table has the look of
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

1950 s Classic Bistro Square Edge Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic Bistro Square Edge Bentwood Dining Chairs. The process of steam bending beech to
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of French Bentwood and Steel Compass Chairs after Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche, Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These elegant side chairs are comprised of a deeply curved walnut bentwood back and walnut seat
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal, Steel

1950s Mahieu Bentwood Mid Tan Dining Chairs, Set of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Mahieu Bentwood Mid Tan Dining Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1950s Mahieu Bentwood Mid Tan
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950’s Luterma French Bentwood Dining Chair, good quantities available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma mid oak bentwood dining chair – good quantities available 1950’s Luterma mid oak
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Bentwood and Rattan Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 elegant bentwood dining chairs with a rattan backrest and fabric cushion. Good
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood

1940 s Fischel Provence Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Provence Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1940’s Fischel Provence Bentwood
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

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

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Bentwood

1950’s Dark Walnut Luterma Bentwood Chairs - Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Dark Walnut Luterma Bentwood Chairs – Set of Five 1950’s Dark Walnut Luterma Bentwood Chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Spice, Set of Twelve
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair, spice, set of twelve 1950s Baumann bentwood bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal, Set of Six
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Tonal – Set of six 1950s Baumann bentwood bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal, Set of Twelve
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Tonal – Set of twelve 1950s Baumann bentwood bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Spice, Set of Six
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Spice – Set of six 1950s Baumann bentwood bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal, Set of Eight
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – Tonal – Set of eight 1950s Baumann bentwood bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Tonal – Set Of Six 1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Mixed Set Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Mixed Set Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Ten 1950's Mixed Set Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Spice, Set of Eight
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Fontaine, France. Baumann started producing a simple childs 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 French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Twenty Four Model OB
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Twenty Four (Model OB) 1950's French
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Vintage 1950s Estonian Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Tonal, Set of Nineteen
By Jomaine Baumann
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

1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Single Bar – Set Of Six 1950s Baumann Bentwood Bistro
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1950s French Baumann Mid Oak
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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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.