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Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak
Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Set of 6 Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
seats and tall pleasing designed ladder backs. This set is thought to be French and has two arm and four
Category
20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,400 / set
Set of Six Country French Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six country French ladder back chairs with rush seats, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
c.1930 Pair of Country French Ladder-Back Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Charming pair of vintage country French ladder-back side chairs with carved crest rails and rush
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Country French Ladder-Back Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century country French ladder-back arm chair. Robust form, graduated ladder-back rails
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Six French Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of mid-20th century, French rush-seat ladder-back chairs with carved flowers on the back
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,100 / set
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 antique French ladder back dining chairs carved oak rush seat country.
Direct from France
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set 10 Antique French Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs Rush Seat Vintage Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 10 Antique French Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs Rush Seat Vintage Country.
Direct from France
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat French Country.
Direct from
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set ofTen French Ladder Back Dining Chairs c.1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (10) French Provincial style dining ladder back armchairs. The chairs have a light natural
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Eight French Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French dining chairs w/ rush seats. The ladder back chairs stand on four cabriole legs
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
8 Handmade Vintage Country French Ladder-back Dining Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Constructed the old-fashioned way, these chairs were made to last a lifetime. Classic French style
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Country French Ladder-Back Walnut Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
three and features a handwoven rush seat and ladder-back. A wonderful rustic look that captures the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Country Benches
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Attractive French Ladder Back Dining Chairs With Rush Woven Seats - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
rush seat. Traditional style chairs with elegant ladder back, rush woven seat on solid turned and block
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Country French Ladder Back Armchairs with Rush Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
bowed apron. The three-ladder back features carved scrolled decor with armrests on both sides, and the
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Three Country French Ladder Back Bar Stools with Rush Seat from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
stretcher; the chair features a scalloped apron decorated with a carved shell motif. The three-ladder back
Category
Late 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Six Painted Ladder-Backed Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of six French ladder-backed painted chairs with rushed seats.
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$4,895 / set
Charles Dudouyt Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous French ladder back dining chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. Solid oak frames & rush
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Ladder Back Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
A striking pair of French ladder back arm chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. Solid oak frames are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Old French Folding Wooden Ladder
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
If there was ever such a thing as a good looking folding ladder, then this old French wooden ladder
Category
Vintage 1930s French Country Ladders
Materials
Wood
French Early 20th Century Miniature Ladder Back Sample Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French miniature ladder back sample chair from the early 20th century, with rush seat. Created in
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rush, Wood
French Mid-Century White Ladder Back Slipper Chair with Animal Print Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French white ladder back slipper chair from the mid 20th century, with animal print
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four French Vintage Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Set of vintage country French ladder-back side chairs with carved crest rails and rush seats
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Country French Dining Chairs Rush Seats
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Country French ladder back dining chairs with rush seats. Classic design versatile for
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$1,220 / set
Pair of Vintage French Lounge Chairs with Wooden Frames and Rush Seats
Located in Pasadena, CA
Both rustic and moderne, this is a very nice pair of vintage French ladder back outdoor lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique Country French Solid Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A sturdy set of oak rush-seat French ladder back chairs. Removable ‘drop-in’ seats to allow for re
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Eight Country French Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight country French ladder back dining chairs, (two) arms (six) sides. Beautiful worn white
Category
Vintage 1940s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Pine
Set of 4 Vintage Country French Ladderback Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Incredible set of four vinage French ladder back side chairs. A better proportion makes us think
Category
20th Century French Country Side Chairs
Pair of Ladder Back Dining Chairs, France
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of sculptural ladder back dining or accent chair featuring an undulating back and tripod
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,425 / set
Set of French Provincial Style Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a gorgeous set of four of French Provincial style ladder back dining or kitchen chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cherry
French Provincial Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The rush seat and ladder back make a perfect pair for a Classic and timeless chair design that is
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 6 French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of 6 (2 arms + 4 sides) French Provincial ladder-back chairs with ultra-high backs. Walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,800 / set
French Country High Ladder Back Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
A pair of French country high back armchairs with daintier, thinner arms that also rise higher from
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Blue Carved Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful vintage carved armchairs featuring a rush bottom seat and a French blue lacquer finish
Category
20th Century French Country Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Rush, Wood
Set of 12 French Country Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of 12 French country ladder back dining chairs. Slim solid walnut frames with rush seats.
Category
Antique 1860s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Walnut Ladder Back Side Chairs 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French provincial walnut ladder-back side chairs, each with shaped crest rail above rush
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Reupholstered French Country Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Traditional style chairs with elegant ladder back, upholstered seat standing on solid turned front legs united
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French 19th Century Country Ladder Back Armchair with Rush Seat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century country ladder back armchair with rush seat.
Category
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Fruitwood
Set of Six French 1940s Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of six French oak ladder back chairs made in the 1940s. A beautiful carved floral
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Set of Six Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century French set of six ladder-back dining chairs features a charming blend of rustic
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Six French Rustic Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six French rustic ladder back dining chairs with rush seats. Three curved slats on the backs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century Ladder Back Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
Rush seat 1810 ladder back armchair.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
French Country Ladder Back Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Country ladder back painted set of dining chairs. The seats are newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Elm
Reupholstered French Country Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
boucle fabric. Beautiful Traditional style chairs with elegant ladder back, upholstered seat standing on
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Reupholstered French Country Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Beautiful Traditional style chairs with elegant ladder back, upholstered seat standing on solid turned and
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Set of Eight Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight French oak ladder-back, rush-seat chairs with nicely-carved backs and front rails
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$4,550 / set
20th Century French Country Style Ladder Back Accent Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century French Country style ladder back accent chair.
Beautiful painted chair in our oyster
Category
20th Century European Country Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 6 Ladder Back French Provincial Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ladder back dining chair from the 1970s painted in off white. The seat is a constructed of cane
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
French Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 1940's oak ladder back chairs with carved shells with rush seat, they are in great condition
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Set of 6 French Country Ladder Back Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 6 French Country ladder back chairs in elm with rush seats.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
Vintage French Provincial Style Ladder Back Bench Rush Seat Painted
By Habersham
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French Provincial painted bench with a rattan seat combines the charm and elegance of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Eight French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of eight Provincial style oak ladder back dining chairs, with rush seats, from France. This
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 4 Ladder Back Rattan Dining Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 bent bamboo chairs with new off-white upholstered seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Six French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of six French oak ladder back chairs made in the 1940s. A beautiful carved shell
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 French Country Antiqued Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 French Country Antiqued Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 French country style carved 4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Radassier or Ladder Back Rush Seat Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
Provence, near Avignon, circa 1850s. This double arm Provençal bench seats three and features a ladder-back
Category
Antique 1850s French Benches
Materials
Rush, Walnut
18th Century French Directoire Period Cherry Ladder-Back Settee or Radassier
Located in Birmingham, AL
a handwoven rush seat, ladder-back, and torchiere carvings, a typical neoclassical element popular
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Benches
Materials
Rush, Cherry
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French Ladder Back For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French ladder back you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rush, every French ladder back was constructed with great care. There are 105 variations of the antique or vintage French ladder back you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French ladder back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French ladder back, designed in the Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French ladder back has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ferguson Copeland are consistently popular.
How Much is a French Ladder Back?
A French ladder back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,211, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $10,250.
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 Ladder Back
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
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