Editions Steiner. Black lacquered feet. Freshly reupholstered in crème white bouclé by Bisson Bruneel. Brass necks at the junction of armrests and back.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pierre Guariche SK660 Armchairs in Cream Bouclé, France 1960’s

$12,500 / set

Michel Mortier Teckel Lounge Chair in Black Wool Wood, Steiner, France, 1963

By Siege Steiner, Michel Mortier

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking lounge chair was designed by Michel Mortier and produced by the French manufacturer

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Michel Mortier Teckel Lounge Chair in Black Wool Wood, Steiner, France, 1963

$5,339

Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Mozart and Music Themed Toile

Located in Pembroke, MA

rail, seat rail and knees. Recently upholstered in French toile de jouy fabric featuring motifs of

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20th Century French Louis XV French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Mozart and Music Themed Toile

$3,975 Sale Price

38% Off

Six chairs model "CM145", by Pierre Paulin, Ed. Meubles TV, France, circa 1954

By Pierre Paulin, Meubles TV

Located in Paris, FR

a recent Ligne Roset reissue). Wooden structure covered with upholstery fabric, embossed velvet with

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Steel

Six chairs model "CM145", by Pierre Paulin, Ed. Meubles TV, France, circa 1954

$6,170 / set

Set of 8 Jean Pascaud French Mahogany and Silvered Bronze Upholstered Dining Cha

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French Mid-Century mahogany dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with rounded backs

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of 8 Jean Pascaud French Mahogany and Silvered Bronze Upholstered Dining Cha

$52,000 / set

French Louis XV-Style Walnut and Navy Upholstered Bergere and Ottoman

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (20th Century) bergere and ottoman with carved walnut frames, cabriole legs

Category

20th Century Louis XV French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Walnut and Navy Upholstered Bergere and Ottoman

$3,750

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

works designed by the visionary designer Pierre Paulin for Thonet Furniture Company, France, circa 1958

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958

$27,500 / set

20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern French pair of benches made of handcrafted painted iron

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal, Iron

20th Century Silver French Pair of Iron Benches Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank

$6,500 / set

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb French Walnut and Floral Upholstered

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 'French' lounge / armchair with a shaped walnut frame, square back, and multi

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb French Walnut and Floral Upholstered

$10,800

Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 7 French Art Deco dining / side chairs with mahogany frames, upholstered in a beige

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20th Century French Art Deco French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs

$24,500 / item

Set of 4 French Louis XV-Style Mahogany Beige Tufted Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 French Louis XV-Style (20th century) carved mahogany frame side chairs with central panel

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 4 French Louis XV-Style Mahogany Beige Tufted Upholstered Side Chairs

$1,200 / set

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Cary Grant s Estate Private Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil, Carved Oval Back Antique Painted Finish with Gilded

Category

1980s Louis XVI French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Cary Grant s Estate Private Collection

$5,080

Teak Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France Søn, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt Mølgaard, John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

craftsmen of Denmark's France and Daverkosen and sold by John Stuart Inc. of Grand Rapids, this sofa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Brass

Teak Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart

$8,000

Vintage Regency Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rail and fluted, tapered legs—finished in a warm walnut stain. The front upholstery uses a soft

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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Regency Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

$2,850 / set

Vintage Regency Leopard Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

foliate crests. The bold maximalist aesthetic is elevated by vibrant leopard print upholstery on the seats

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Leopard Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

$3,450 / set

Vintage Regency Jacquard Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

historical charm. The upholstery is plush and in good vintage condition, though light wear to the fabric is

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Jacquard Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

$2,850 / set

Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France. Designed by Hans

Category

1970s French Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970

$23,731 / set

Vintage Regency Faux Bois Fauteuils in Quadrille “Martinique Reverse” - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

tones. This combination of classic French lines and lively tropical upholstery is a perfect example of

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Faux Bois Fauteuils in Quadrille “Martinique Reverse” - A Pair

$3,650 / set

Cinna / Ligne Roset Lounge Chair Sandra by Annie Hieronimus Lime Green

By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Munich, Bavaria

soft and comfortable. The whole chair is made of upholstery foam and it is covered by fabric that can

Category

1970s French Organic Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Cinna / Ligne Roset Lounge Chair Sandra by Annie Hieronimus Lime Green

$6,526

Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

House "Dragon Empress" fabric

Category

1940s French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs

$3,200

Vintage Boho Faux Bois Leopard Dining Chairs - Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

upholstery, creating a high-contrast visual language that is both playful and profoundly sophisticated. The

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Faux Bois Leopard Dining Chairs - Set of 5

$2,650 / set

Vintage Boho Christian Liagre Upholstered Arm Chairs - A Pair

By Christian Liaigre

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

legendary French designer, Christian Liaigre. Celebrated for his mastery of proportion and quiet elegance

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Christian Liagre Upholstered Arm Chairs - A Pair

$11,500 / set

Pair Edmond Petit Paris Upholstered Gondola Chairs with Original Silk Jacquard

Located in Morristown, NJ

into a respected decorator and textile manufacturer, supplying high-quality upholstery fabrics and

Category

1940s French Neoclassical French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair Edmond Petit Paris Upholstered Gondola Chairs with Original Silk Jacquard

$3,495 / set

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Painted Bergere Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

it a perfect fit for French Country, Neoclassical, or Shabby Chic interiors. The upholstery is well

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Painted Bergere Chair

$2,950

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Bow Front Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and white geometric trellis fabric, offering a fresh pop of color that contrasts beautifully with the

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Bow Front Bench

$2,650

Louis Majorelle Mahogany Blue Patterned Upholstered Settee

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau walnut frame Settee with slightly flaired arms and shaped back upholstered in a

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20th Century French Art Nouveau French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Louis Majorelle Mahogany Blue Patterned Upholstered Settee

$16,500

“CM 190” model fireside chair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1959

By Pierre Paulin

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Low chair model “CM 190” Black lacquered metal and floral canvas, Thonet Edition 1959 Dimensions: H_70 cm W_58 cm D_60 cm

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Mid-20th Century French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Iron

“CM 190” model fireside chair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1959

$2,017

Vintage Regency Nailhead Queen Anne Dining Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The exquisite upholstery showcases a subtle, textured pattern, beautifully complemented by meticulous

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Nailhead Queen Anne Dining Chairs - A Pair

$1,750 / set

Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy

By Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Munich, Bavaria

good condition. The colour of the fabric is brown and has a velours structure. It is soft and

Category

1980s French Organic Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy

$3,559

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

, designed by French master Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, the Netherlands, 1966. The unique

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

$29,664 / set

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

high quality 100% wool fabric from the French house NOBILIS and new foams. We can particularly

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

$29,664 / set

Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 12 Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) dining chairs with off-white painted frames with green trim and having oval channeled backs, upholstered in green and gold silk dama...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs

$27,000 / set

Vintage Regency Cane Side Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chairs. These exquisite chairs embody the delicate charm of French-inspired design, featuring beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

Vintage Regency Cane Side Chairs - A Pair

$1,250 / set

Set of 8 Louis Majorelle Carved Walnut and Sage Green Muslin Side Chairs

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French Art Nouveau side chairs with carved walnut frames, openwork backs featuring a

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20th Century French Art Nouveau French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Louis Majorelle Carved Walnut and Sage Green Muslin Side Chairs

$21,000 / set

Vintage Yellow Upholstered Ottoman with Casters

By Laura Ashley

Located in Morristown, NJ

of French Provincial influence, ideal for traditional or eclectic interiors. This ottoman is perfect

Category

1980s American French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Brass

Vintage Yellow Upholstered Ottoman with Casters

$850

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

French fabric of the highest quality. Leopard is a jacquard offering a contemporary and singular

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

$4,271 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Pixel Leopard Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

French fabric of the highest quality. Leopard is a jacquard offering a contemporary and singular

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Pixel Leopard Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

$4,271 / item

Pair of French Art Deco Tubular Pink Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco tubular chrome sleigh back Armchairs with pink upholstery (PRICED AS Pair)

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20th Century French Art Deco French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of French Art Deco Tubular Pink Armchairs

$7,500 / set

French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style vanity silvered vanity chair with low back and black fabric upholstery

Category

20th Century French Louis XV French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Silver

French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair

$1,250

1970s, French Sectional Sofa Original Black Leather and New Black Fabric

Located in Firenze, IT

fabric cover on the back and base, single elements measures 98x80xh.86 cm, the single elements allow you

Category

1970s French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery

1970s, French Sectional Sofa Original Black Leather and New Black Fabric

$13,052

Armchair designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son Danish design from the 1950s

By France Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

Located in Genova, IT

Poltrona danese degli anni 50 disegnata da Grete Jalk e prodotta nei primi anni 50 da France

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Wood

Armchair designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son Danish design from the 1950s

$1,957

Pouf Pink /Green, Curly Sheep Skin, Upholstery and Metal Restored

By Compagnie d Esthetique Industrielle (C.E.I.)

Located in PLOUGUIEL, FR

different upholstery fabric fix with traditional nails (no visible staples) Steel foot has been

Category

20th Century French Industrial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal

Pouf Pink /Green, Curly Sheep Skin, Upholstery and Metal Restored

$4,627 / set

Iconic 1940 French Art Deco Club Chair Armchair Re-Upholstered Grey French Linen

Located in Dorking, Surrey

-upholstered in a quality 100% French linen fabric (for upholstery), with a Flame Retardant inter-liner. Dark

Category

1940s French Art Deco French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Other

Iconic 1940 French Art Deco Club Chair Armchair Re-Upholstered Grey French Linen

$1,329

Open Arm French Settee/Canapé in Chenille Texture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chic 1940s Sycamore frame settee recently restored, French polished, and upholstered in Theo

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Cord, Fabric, Sycamore, Upholstery

Open Arm French Settee/Canapé in Chenille Texture

$5,600

Single Armchair

By Maurice Mourra Freres

Located in New York, NY

Over-upholstered armchair in distressed blue leather and light-grey fabric supported by brass legs.

Category

1950s French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Brass

Single Armchair

$12,500

Pair mid-century lounge chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

. New foam and gorgeous french fabric upholstery. Similar to designs by Gibbings.

Category

1960s American French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair mid-century lounge chairs

$4,800

Duchesse Brisée with Grey Fabric Upholstery

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

; upholstered in grey linen fabric and carved with a single floral design.

Category

20th Century French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Duchesse Brisée with Grey Fabric Upholstery

$7,500

Vintage Teak Finn Juhl Japan Chair by France Son, New Upholstery

By France Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Utrecht, NL

) Kvadrat upholstery where the entire interior has also been replaced. Should you desire another fabric then

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Teak Finn Juhl Japan Chair by France Son, New Upholstery

$4,508

Vintage French Sofa with Designer Print Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Mahogany frame, low slung and elegant lines. Upholstered in contemporary classic floral cotton by Amy Karan. Neutral greenish tinged taupe background with rasberry colored pattern....

Category

1940s French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage French Sofa with Designer Print Upholstery

$1,450

Mid-Century Modern French Armchairs in Grey Upholstery, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of French mid-century armchairs circa 1960. Upholstered in elegant grey, these modernist

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Armchairs in Grey Upholstery, a Pair

$3,395 / set

1950s French Arm Chair With Pucci Fabric

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A Louis XVI style chair covered in a Pucci fabric. Stylish and chic.

Category

1950s French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1950s French Arm Chair With Pucci Fabric

$1,600

Walnut Loveseat in Original Floral Fabric, France, 20th Century, 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage French loveseat in original floral fabric with nailhead detailing. This loveseat features

Category

20th Century French French Provincial French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Loveseat in Original Floral Fabric, France, 20th Century, 2 Available

$3,000 / item

Pair of Restored Art Deco Blue Oak Armchairs, 1930s, France, New Upholstery

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

-1939. Material: Oak Completely restored. New professional upholstery and fabric.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Restored Art Deco Blue Oak Armchairs, 1930s, France, New Upholstery

$1,720 / set

Pair of Bedside Tables - Nightstands Off-White and French Blue Fabric 20th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

. Blue white Chinese porcelain pattern. This pair is unique. Fabric made to measure by a French

Category

Late 20th Century French French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Bedside Tables - Nightstands Off-White and French Blue Fabric 20th

$415

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs, France, 1960s, New Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern pair of chairs, France, 1960s - new upholstery.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs, France, 1960s, New Upholstery

$3,559

Custom Green Dyed French Armchair with Tropical Palm Tree Upholstery

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Louis the XV style green dyed French armchair with custom pink tropical upholstery

Category

20th Century French Modern French Fabric Vintage Upholstery

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Custom Green Dyed French Armchair with Tropical Palm Tree Upholstery

$1,350

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French Fabric Vintage Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French fabric vintage upholstery you’re looking for. A French fabric vintage upholstery — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French fabric vintage upholstery — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French fabric vintage upholstery, designed in the Louis XVI, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French fabric vintage upholstery that is appealing in its simplicity, but France Søn and Finn Juhl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Fabric Vintage Upholstery?

A French fabric vintage upholstery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,998, while the lowest priced sells for $635 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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.

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