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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Red Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Provence France circa 1920, the walnut chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with carved floral motifs at
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th C. French Louis XV Desk Armchair with Cane and Tooled Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1980, this refined desk armchair is a graceful example of mid-century Louis
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Arbus desk armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,500
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Desk Chair or ‘Fauteuil de Bureau’
Located in Berlin, DE
A very rare and fine kingwood ’Fauteuil de Bureau' with a rounded back, its top rail inlaid with brass moulding above a middle concave shaped splat. Arm endings decorated with ormolu...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Kingwood
French Metal and Wood Swivel High Chair(s), Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wood and iron base swivel or desk chair with a curved wood back and adjustable curved seat over
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Jacques Adnet : Chaise Métal Noir Et Skaï Rouge-Bordeaux, Vers 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
skaÏ piqué sellier rouge-bordeaux, vers 1950, France / Desk chair made of black lacquered metal, back
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair by Mobile International, France
By Mobilier International, Charles Eames
Located in London, GB
, France in the 1960s.
The chair sits on the original 4 castors, swivels around the full 360 degrees and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Chrome and Mahogany Chair by Alain Richard, 1970s
By Alain Richard
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This armchair was designed by Alain Richard and produced in France during the 1970s. The frame is
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Small Desk Armchairs
Located in Girona, Girona
A pair of small desk or bridge armchairs, stained and French polished beechwood, gray, black fabric
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rare Vintage School Chair from France, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare vintage school chair from France, circa 1950. Unusual model with great design and color
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Vintage 1950s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Vanity Chair, Bergere, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Directoire style walnut bergere chair features scrolled armrests
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Original Metropole Standard Chair No 305 by Jean Prouvé France 1955
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Aachen, NW
Prouvé in France around 1955.
The chair is overall in a very good and clean condition with a wonderful
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Office Chair / Armchair Black - White Raydesign Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) restored.
Re-lacquerd with black shiny gloss
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
French Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Bergère Chair with Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
perfect for the chair to be used as a desk chair, making this French bergère, circa 1900-1920 an excellent
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Chair in the Manner of Eugenio Berli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950s French chair in the manner of Eugenio Berli for Tecno.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau (Desk Armchair)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The curved back terminating in carved lion's heads above a black leather seat on ring-turned front legs ending in lion feet and back saber legs.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pompidou Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Beaubourg chair was designed for the Pomidou Center in Paris. Out of many chairs commissioned
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,800
Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
which support the top and a tubular frame where 2 small chairs rest on. Very nice floating desk from the
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zapf Chair
By Otto Zapf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Otto Zapf for Knoll, made in France
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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$550
Leather Raphael Chairs
By Raphael Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of French side chairs designed by Raphael in original black leather with 4 legged
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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,750
Laverne Champagne Chair ; Signed
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Erwin and Estelle Laverne for Laverne Originals , a Champagne chair of moulded lucite top over
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Barrel Shaped Occasional Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel Shaped Occasional Chair
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Sycamore Vanity Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Darling sycamore vanity reupholstered in Nancy Corzine "Chubby Horse" fabric. Legs have a graceful line and end in brass sabots.
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Vintage 1940s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,400
Swivel Industrial Office Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Adjustable swivel office chair in the manner of Jacques Adnet, upholstered in brown leather, thick
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Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Metal and Steeltube Desk, Green Lacquer, Nickel, Germany circa 1920/30
Located in Regensburg, DE
swivel chair, height adjustable. Old green leather on the backrest
Dimensions:
Desk: H 71 cm x W
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Vintage 1920s French Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel, Sheet Metal
French Chaise de Bureau
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand caned walnut chair. Nice quality and warm patina. The cushion will need to covered or replaced.
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
$1,850
Telephone Chair with Table Combo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Telephone Chair with Table Combo, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Art Deco Period Chair, Style Of Ruhlmann
Located in Doylestown, PA
) with decorative brass nailheads. Style of Ruhlmann, circa 1925, French. Would make a great desk chair.
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Darling French Antique Desk and Matching Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French slant front desk hand painted tomato Red and white with accompanying chair. Bronze ormalu
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Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Marie-Antoinette Style Giltwood Boudoir Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
French Marie-Antoinette style giltwood boudoir chair with upholstered swiveling seat and back. Late
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
"Tulipe" Cast Aluminum Chair by Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible cast aluminum chair by Pierre Guariche. Sculpted seat sits on sleek 4 leg black metal
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
1940s Oak Desk Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
1940s French oak desk chair.
Recently reupholstered in fine linen.
Arm height 27".
Matching desk
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Side Chair with Decorative Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
This mahogany side chair from the Art Nouveau era has an upholstered seat and back. The top of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Leather / Wood Swivel Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Original Leather, great arms, tufted back
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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Colonial Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Sober French Colonial Desk Chair with Clean Lines and Upholstered Seat.
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Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Oak Machinists Chair, circa 1900
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century oak machinists chair, circa 1900
- Solid oak seat, legs and backrest
- Cast
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Neo-Gothic Oak Office Chair 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
with snails. This chair can be disassembled into two parts, the seat and the foot.
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chair by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1970s
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Chair by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1970s
Wear consistent with age and use
Mobilier Modulaire
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French "Chaise De Bureau", Beechwood and Caning
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XV style fauteuil de bureau (desk chair) in carved beechwood with caned seat and back
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Chic gray lacquer and leather Louis XVI style folding chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table / desk / vanity or a a side chair.
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Empire style cabinet set, France, circa 1820.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Empire style study set, France, ca. 1820.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional
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Early 20th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$9,335 / set
Jean Prouvé Set of 4 Rare Office Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A set of four rare chairs designed by Jean Prouvé,
1930s-1940s.
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Mid-20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$27,800 / set
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s Alzueta Provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style armchairs (in the form of "fauteuils de bureau"), with richly carved
Category
20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
CM197 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Culver City, CA
Faux leather upholstery on black metal frame.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s with Laffanour provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Midcentury Chandigarh Office Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
An original midcentury armchair by French design legend Pierre Jeanneret.
India, Chandigarh
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Os de Mouton Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A large pair of French Os de Mouton armchairs, so named because the legs resemble that of a lamb's
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brown Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Vitra, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather desk chair with aluminum base. Seat height: 53cm. Stamped Vitra. Wear due to time and
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Vitra, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in bruxelles, BE
black leather desk chairs with aluminum base. Minimum seat height: 52 cm. Stamped Vitra. Wear due
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
3 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three fine French Art Deco light mahogany arm chairs attributed to André Arbus. Price is per item.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Beaubourg Chairs by Michel Cadestin for the Pompidou Centre
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural set of steel and leather chairs by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent for the library
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Executive Chair Model 1031 for Baker in Cane Mahogany
Suede
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare executive desk chair model #1031 designed by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Mid-Century Office Chair Set by Alain Richard
By Alain Richard
Located in North York, ON
Set of three office chairs newly restored with black leather armrests, slate grey upholstery and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Louis XV Style Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Louis XV style carved walnut corner desk chair with leather upholstery.
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Two Midcentury Industrial Architect Chairs Friso Kramer Style Price Per Item
By Friso Kramer
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two midcentury architect chairs in the style of Friso Kramer, circa 1950 selling each separately
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Lucite Desk Chair France, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Lucite desk chair. Chrome legs, faux Leather cushion, France, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Lucite
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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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