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Fine French Art Deco Swivel Desk Chair on a Walnut Base by Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco swivel desk armchair on a walnut quadripod base by Leleu.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The French Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau with Lion head arms and lion paw feet, with green leather
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany Empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1850 in
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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Caned Desk in Gondola Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An interesting Louis XVI style desk chair in moulded and sculpted beech, with caned seat and back
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Fine French Art Deco Desk Armchair by Dominique
By Andre Domin
Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dominique (André Domin & Marcel Genevrière): A fine French 1930s darkened wood desk armchair
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Maple Desk Chair with Cream Woven Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant desk chair was realized in France, circa 1935. It features a rounded back
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pace Collection Lucite and Aluminum Swivel Desk Chair, 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Sculptural desk chair No. 171 with swiveling Lucite seat and cushion on polished aluminum base
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pace Collection Desk Chair With Swiveling Lucite Seat 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural desk chair No. 171 with swiveling lucite seat and cushion on polished aluminum base by
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Louis XVI Style Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Ebonised Carved Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather.
Of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XVI Revolving Desk Chair, Signed “A. Gailliard” circa 1785
By Antoine Gailliard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A period Louis XVI revolving “fauteuil de bureau” stamped with the name A. Gailliard (Antoine Gailliard, maitre 1781) in original grey painted finish with caned seat and back, uphols...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
The Technocrat Group Model 210 Executive Chair by Finn Juhl, circa 1965, Signed
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sophisticated and classy executive leather desk chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1965 and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite office chair fashioned from solid oak wood dating back to the 1920s. The chair's seat
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of elm, the carved armchair sits on front cabriole
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Elm, Leather
19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Beige Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The sophisticated antique armchair would make an elegant yet subtle statement behind a man's desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Mahogany, Bronze and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique armchair. Hand carved in France circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome and well-proportioned French Empire period office chair, featuring a wonderfully curved
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Carved Painted Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
statement behind a man's desk. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the carved armchair has curved legs, a rounded
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Velvet Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office with this elegant antique armchair. Crafted in France, circa 1860, and built of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Beech and Upholstered Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk chair. Crafted in Provence, France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury French Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Armchairs with Red Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a home office or a library with this elegant pair of desk armchairs. Crafted in France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Black Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this beautiful antique desk chair. Crafted in Provence, France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Armrests
Located in Dallas, TX
1920, the corner desk chair stands on carved cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs at the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French 20th Century Vintage Office Chair, 1970
s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century vintage French velvet desk chair or side chair in fully restored condition designed
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Cane Swivel Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1870, the desk chair stands on four tapered and fluted legs decorated with floral rosettes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Elm and Black Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office with this elegant antique armchair. Crafted in France, circa 1860 and built of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Elm
Original Antique French Vintage Bienaise Draughtsman Swivel Chair
By Bienaise
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original French Bienaise Chair Model 204 – D
An original Bienaise Industrial Chair. A classic 1940
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Cane Back
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1920, the fruitwood Baroque desk chair sits on four cabriole legs, and has a scalloped apron
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Maurice Pre 1 Office Chair, Midcentury, France, 1950s
By Maurice Pré
Located in New York, NY
1 Maurice pre wood office chair white boucle wool, midcentury, France, 1950s-1960s.
Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Mid-Century French Louis XV Red Leather Carved Painted and Gilt Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in Provence France circa 1960, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with carved floral
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Swivel Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1920, the desk chair stands on tapered and fluted legs decorated with floral rosette motifs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1970s Swivel Desk Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s swivel desk armchair. Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood and Bronze Lady
s Desk Chair
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk chair. Crafted in Itlay, circa 1880, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Pivotable Office Chair Hermes Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Cubistic shaped French Art Deco pivotable office chair, restored.
Re-upholsterd with Hermes
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of French Regency Style Side Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Pair of mid-20th century, carved walnut Regency style side chairs. Newly upholstered in France with
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Early 20th Century French Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Jacques Adnet President Chair Brass, Re-Upholstered Grey Velvet, France, 1959
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet president chair brass, re-upholstered grey velvet, France, 1959
Beautiful and chic
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Mid-20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Revolving Leather Desk Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb and very handsome revolving leather director's chair with a high back and comfortably wide
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Desk
Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A French Art Deco desk/vanity table and chair set, in a grayish teal colour.
Carved with
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
20th Century French Office Chair by Joseph Andre Motte, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modernist wingback office or desk chair with a steel structure and rollers designed
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Suite of 16 chairs model 451 designed by Randall Buck for Strafor France 1970s
By Charles Pollock, Strafor
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
An exceptional series of 16 chairs produced by the French manufacturer Strafor in the 1970s. The
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Rotating Desk Armchair in Macassar Ebony, Art Deco Period
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful turning office armchair in Macassar ebony with a beige leather couvertture. In the taste of Ruhlman, Art Deco period.
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Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Leather Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition swivel style chair in mottled brown leather. Black metal base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,250
Antique Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
covered in a plush purple velvet, adjustable...would make a fabulous desk chair.
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Original Modernist Art Deco Desk Armchair in Moleskin, 1920-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original modernist Art Deco desk armchair in moleskin, 1920-1930.
Pivoting, on wheels.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Jean Prouvé Office Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Jean Prouvé ‘Chaise de Bureau’ desk swivel chair. Metal and plywood. Indistructable.
This self
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,966
French 1940s Desk Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1940s desk chair.
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 French 1950s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four French 1950s office or lounge armchairs.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
18th Century French Fauteuil de Bureau
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century painted and upholstered desk chair. Chair has original paint, upholstery is from
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Antique 18th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Glamorous French Black Lacquer Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous French black lacquer desk and chair, French, circa 1940s. It has been completely restored
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s French Leather Office Armchair with Brass Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French leather office armchair with brass decorations.
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Late 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco light mahogany desk armchairs attributed to André Arbus.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
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French Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of French desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all French desk chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 470 antique and vintage French desk chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. French desk 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 desk chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small French desk chairs measuring 11.82 inches across. Jacques Adnet, France
Søn and Finn Juhl each produced beautiful French desk chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are French Desk Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,691, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $69,547 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 Desk Chairs
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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