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Fine Quality Painted Period Antique French Louis XV Side Chair with Animal Print
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality period antique French Louis XV side chair is a remarkable blend of historic
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of elegant French Louis XVI style bergeres having carved wood frames and new striped silk
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Blue Mohair - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of French Louis XVI style accent side chairs sourced in Paris, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of French Carved Walnut Chairs in Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis XV. Both with hand-caned seats and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Maison Krieger French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Side Chair Pair
By Maison Krieger
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of very fine quality antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany side
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality set of eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four French Louis XV Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved chaises side-chairs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Green Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and newly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood, Cotton

Superb French Bergere Tub Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good French painted and parcel gilded bergere boudoir tub chair, original bergere in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

Circa 1900 Set of Five Louis XVI Side Chairs in Walnut
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 set of five Louis XVI style chairs made from walnut. The curved backs have molded
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
chair. It was the period in French history between 1715 and 1723 when King Louis XV was considered a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs, dating from around the 1890-1900 period
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Six Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Balloon-Back Dining Chairs in the manner of Maison Jansen
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs in Red Distressed Paint with Nailheads
Located in Wichita, KS
I had to have them. An elegant set of eight French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Chairs Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Chairs with Partial Down
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

French Louis XVI Painted Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI carved and painted bergère. A Louis XVI bergère is one of the
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine carved pair of French Louis XVI style cameo back side chairs, circa 1940, showcases
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair France, Circa 1920s Carved painted wood
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair Antique French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs C.1870
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French 19th century Louis XV Style Giltwood salon chairs A superb pair of Louis XV
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

8 White Painted Suede French Louis XVI Style Balloon Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of eight (9 are shown, but the seller kept one) French Louis XVI chairs by
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

French Louis XV Walnut Bergere Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) walnut bergere arm chair with gilt trim, white upholstery
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 19th-Century Louis XV Ash Chairs With Openwork Backrests
Located in Opole, PL
Set of 19th-Century Louis XV Ash Chairs With Openwork Backrests A set of four chairs with richly
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Beige Chenille - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of early 20th-century French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Maple

Small Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Boudoir Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Antique French Country Provincial / Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Boudoir Side Chair. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Pink Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of early 20th-century French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk Chair, Leather Upholstered, France, 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany And Leather Upholstered Armchair, or Fauteuil
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Romantic Celadon Painted Pair of Carved Wood French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique French Louis XV style painted, hand carved side chairs newly custom upholstered
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Period Chairs in Their Original Decoration, Reupholstered
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis XVI period chairs in their original decoration. Reupholstered. Its square stipe
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eighteen French 19th Century Louis XIII St. Beechwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and complete set of eighteen French 19th century Louis XIII st. Beechwood dining
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with White Silk Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of lovely side chairs without arms. White silk new upholstery Reeded legs and a carved crest
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs By Romweber USA
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Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Provincial Maple Side Chairs W/ Rush Seats - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming pair of French Provincial side chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced directly from
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of six antique French Louis XV-style dining chairs, crafted in the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs An arched
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XIII Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic French country look. These classic side chairs are upholstered with their original red
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs By Bevan
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Green Distressed Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Green Distressed Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Arm Chair. Item features gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs By Bevan
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs By Bevan Funnell
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress up a breakfast or dining room with this elegant suite of six side chairs! Crafted in France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant set of ten French dining chairs, comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of eight French Louis XV style dining chairs having four cabriole legs with snail feet and
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer Needlepoint Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer-Finished and Needlepoint Tapestry Side
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Bergere Gilt Wood Frame Chairs Newly Reupholstered in
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils Open Arm Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chair in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

A Pair of French Louis XVI style upholstered and painted bergere chairs, C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comfortable pair of chairs has just been reupholstered so the neutral fabric is brand new. The paint has also
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 French Louis XVI Medallion Dining Chairs – 4 Side + 2 Armchairs
Located in Landivy, FR
artistry, these Louis XVI medallion chairs bring unmistakable French character and elegance to any dining
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

FOUR LOVELY VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE LOUIS XVI STYLE BERGERE DiNING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
French Louis XVI style Bergère dining chairs in Walnut Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Side Chair (C)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Dining Side Chair (C). Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Chinoiserie Fabric- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A magnificent pair of late-19th-century accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Paint, Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Sheepskin Bergère
Located in Houston, TX
18th-century French Louis XV polychrome and giltwood bergère newly upholstered in a charcoal
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Giltwood

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French Louis Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French louis chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all French louis chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 4092 antique and vintage French louis chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. French louis 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 louis chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company and Louis Majorelle each produced beautiful French louis chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are French Louis Chairs?

Prices for French louis chairs start at $1 and top out at $108,000 with the average selling for $3,719.

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 Louis Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.

    Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.

    On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis XVI chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.