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French Restauration Period Walnut and Leather Swivel Desk Chair, ca. 1815-1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a concave shaped backrest with closed sides and rosettes at the armrests, the seat and back upholstered in black leather, the seat rotating 360 degrees, raised on flared saber...
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Walnut and Leather Upholstered Desk Chair, 2ndq 19th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of beautifully grained walnut, having a shaped back rest, a fitted seat upholstered in leather, raised on slightly cabriole shaped legs.
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Palissander Desk Chair with Leather Seat and Nail Head Trim
Located in Fayetteville, AR
nailhead trim sets this chair apart. It's barrel back, half length arms, and cushioned leather seat will
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Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
French Empire Revival Mahogany and Ebonized Desk Chair, Last Quarter 19th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rounded backrest with central splat, with ebonized lion head handles, retaining antique leather upholstered, ebonized rosettes and trim, with shaped front legs ending in paw...
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Charles X Period Walnut Desk Chair, Early 2nd Quarter 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped open back with a slight crest rail the wraparound arms raised on curved supports, with splayed rear legs and turned front legs, later leather upholstered seat.
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Adjustable Mesh Metal Office / Desk Chairs
Located in Stratford, CT
Solid and Comfortable Office or Conference Table Chairs with Adjustable Height and Swivel Function
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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
French Charles X Desk Chair with Mahogany Frame and Tufted Leather, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Charles X desk chair in mahogany with scrolled arms, curved/ bowed seat, turned front legs
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Empire style Ebonized Side or Desk Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming ebonized French Empire style side chair or desk chair with upholstered cushion seat
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Desk Chair in the Style of Jean Royère Circa 1950 Made in France
By Jean Royère
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Blonde wood chair with four tapered arched legs with stretchers on each side. Has been recently
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Early 19th Century French Restoration Period Walnut Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Restauration period walnut desk chair with leather set.
William Word Fine Antiques
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Antique Early 19th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Desk Chair with Worn Black Leather Surface
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather simple roll arm desk chair with tapered legs, original worn black leather.
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
French Late Art Deco Swivel Desk Chair, Second Quarter of the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The back, seat, and armrests upholstered in green leather and trimmed in nailheads, the four legs at angles from the center, fully revolving movement.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Great desk chair with arms by Adnet. Saddle stitched Hermes leather over the heavy steel frame
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bronze Mounted Maison Jansen Office - Desk Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A bronze trimed and mounted Arm Chair for Desk or Office. Maison Jansen Louix XVI style w bronze
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
French drafting chairs
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Adjustable drafting chairs in the style of Jean Prouve. 6 chairs available. Please call for exact
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Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
French Vanity Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small carved and painted wood chair with caned seat and back, perfect for a vanity or bedroom.
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pair Of Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs
By Charles Pollock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of comfortable office ,executive desk armchairs in black leather and resine back., bakelite
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Bentwood and Leather Desk Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Antique Thonet bentwood revolving desk chair in good original condition, with an adjustable height
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Antique 1890s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mid century Danish Desk Chair by Erik Kirkkegard
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A well designed and crafted chair, produced in rosewood so is very heavy and strong, having no
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Napoleon III Style Desk Armchair, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb office / desk chair with crosiers / butts.
Structure in oak, carved with acanthus leaves
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Art Deco Occasional / Desk Chair in Dove Grey Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco occasional / desk chair in Ebonized Mahogany and dove grey upholstery. This exquisite Art
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Roger Landault Mid-Century Wood and Cane Desk Chair
By Roger Landault
Located in London, GB
A scarce desk chair by Roger Landault,
France, circa 1950s.
Mahogany and cane.
Very
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Mid-20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fabio Lenci Lucite Desk Chair by Formes Nouvelles, Paris
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Munster, NRW
Fabio Lenci desk chair circa 1970, produced by Formes Nouvelles, Paris.
Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
19th Century French Desk Armchair With Gondola Backrest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
office chairs. The stunning upholstery is in immaculate condition, showcasing a rich, deep shade of red
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany second empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, circa
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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Bronze Trimmed Library Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French Bronze Trimmed Library Chair,
Barrel Back, Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Seat, Supported
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pair of desk chairs by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent leather & galvanized steel Beaubourg desk chairs
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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1920-25 Art Deco Desk Armchair, Walnut, Leather, France
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco Desk armchair with a solid walnut structure, back with a splendid developed walnut veneer
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Walnut Art Deco Desk Armchair, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French walnut Art Deco Desk armchair from the 1930s.
This armchair has been
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Fine Art Deco Occasional/Desk Chair in Mahogany
Sage Brown Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This fine Art Deco Desk chair features a slightly splayed walnut leg and is newly upholstered in a
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20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Hancock
Moore Oakley Black Leather Tufted Swivel Executive Office Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hancock & Moore Oakley Black Leather Tufted Swivel Executive Office Desk Chair. Item features Black
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Early 2000s French Provincial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury French Office Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chair has unique and very comfortable design and re-upholstered with dark grey color leather. It
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Marquetry Desk Armchair with Hand Painted Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique chair; crafted in France circa 1860, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Corner Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully carved antique desk chair was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1920. The elegant
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair for Knoll in brown Leather 1990
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Executive armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll from the 1990s. This office chair
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Directoire Carved Chestnut Desk Armchair with Beige Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of chestnut and oakwood, the carved armchair sits on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet, Elm
19th Century French Directoire Carved Chestnut Desk Armchair with Beige Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of chestnut and oakwood, the carved armchair sits on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet, Elm
Set of 8 French Garden Bistro Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 French outdoor folding chairs. Newly painted.
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Vintage 1940s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant vintage armchair. Crafted in Provence, France, circa
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Velvet Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique carved armchair stands on scrolled legs, the chair
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Beige Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique armchair sits on cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Empire Chair in Mahogany, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A horseshoe back chair in mahogany with gilt bronze mounts with a studded seat upholstered in green
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1870, the fruitwood armchair stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Velvet, Walnut
A late 19th Century Continental leather swivel desk chair with nail head trim.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 19th Century Continental leather swivel desk chair with nail head trim.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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, Walnut
Art Deco Splayed Back Occasional or Desk Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco occasional or desk chair is beautifully proportioned to provide maximum
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XV 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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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Louis XVI Style French Leather Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style side chair with a solid walnut wood frame, original brown leather
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Upholstered Five-Leg Desk Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1880, each corner chair has an arched back decorated with a shell motif at the pediment
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Corner 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green 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 Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Chestnut, Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Desk Armchair with Green Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
in France circa 1870, the large chair stands on cabriole legs over a rounded, tapered back. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Black Leather 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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut, Cane
Leather Swivel Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1880, the desk chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with floral rosette motifs at the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk chair. Hand crafted in Provence, France
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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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