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Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair - 1st edition
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1966. The groovy chair is known for its sculptural shape and is truly an iconic form. The first edition seems to be more collectable and f...
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Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury High Back Brass Chairs Style Rizzo Hollywood Regency, France 1960s
By Maison Charles
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury high back dining room brass chairs Brutalist Hollywood Regency, France, 1960s. in the style of Maison Charles, Maison Bagues or Willy Rizzo. Original condition, solid ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Dordogne chairs, Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand, France 1960
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Superb set of four French chairs combining simplicity and elegance. Manufactured in the 1960s by the renowned publisher Robert Sentou in France for Charlotte Perriand, these chairs ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Other

Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage green bistro chair from France. Bistro chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats. Priced for set of 10; please inquire regarding acquiring fewer than 10 or as many a...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Franck Evennou, Club, Bronze Side Chair, France, 2000
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
Franck Evenou's "Club" chair is a piece that unites striking symmetry with a focus on the curved line. The chair's four hand-hammered legs bow out from the corners of plump square se...
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Early 2000s French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chic Arcade Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Chic Méandre Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Suite de 6 chaises vintage des années 70 en métal chromé et skai marron
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises vintage des années 70, en métal chromé design, assises et dossiers en skai marron foncé, structure et piétement en métal chromé tubulaire, très bon état général. Ref 251 10...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Cardin Swivel Chairs
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Pierre Cardin Swivel Chairs with a chhrome base and original upholstery in good condition. The chairs are chic and extremely comfortable.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

“Orque” Chair by Jean-Philippe Gleizes France, France 1985
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare Orque chair designed by Jean-Philippe Gleizes in 1985. A sculptural chair in which design and sculpture come together, inspired by the silhouette of an orca—hence its name, Orqu...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Contemporary Armchair in Transparent Cast PMMA with HR Foam Vegan Leather
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Design & Aesthetic : The MW04 armchair embodies a refined contemporary aesthetic through the purity of its lines and the transparency of its structure. Designed by multi-award-winni...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair Antique French Iron Folding Garden Chairs, circa 1930 s
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Antique French Iron Folding Garden Chairs, circa 1930's. Lattice design with painted green finish. A charming pair that can be used indoors or out.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Auping Chair by Wim Rietveld, white color, France, 1980s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A functional and lightweight chair designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping. Its clean light frame and molded seat reflect the designer’s focus on practicality and clarity of form. The su...
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century White Lions Paw Arras Orangery Chair
By Arras Foundry
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely stunning Arras Orangery chair, the highly decorative and detailed piece is in exceptional antique condition. This is the early original Arras model, bearing the Lions P...
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair
By Emile Guillot, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - marked by manufacturer - chrome in very good condition with patina - original screws - rare and early piece, collectible - original black colour - small hole on the seat jr
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Vintage 1920s French Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 "Mod.222" Chairs
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Forest, BE
The Robert Mallet-Stevens Mod.222 chair is a design classic that was created in the 1930s. Designed by the prominent French architect and designer Robert Mallet-Stevens, the chair is...
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 4 chairs with chromed metal frames and laminated wood seats and backs -
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 4 chairs with chromed metal frames and laminated wood seats and backs - c. 1950 - France Dimensions: 82 x 37 x 45 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eileen Gray “Non Conformist” Chair, France, 1970
By Eileen Gray, Ecart International
Located in Dronten, NL
An iconic and provocative design by Eileen Gray, the Non Conformist Chair perfectly embodies her avant-garde approach to modernism and individuality. Originally conceived in the 1920...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage solid wood and leather chair, 1980
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage chair from the 1980s has a solid wood frame with simple lines. Its leather seat and backrest offer supple comfort underlined by a beautiful natural patina. This chair is...
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 straw and metal Neo classic chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 4 straw and metal chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of sculptural bronze and metal chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Two sculptural bronze and metal chairs
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Zorro chair by Hiroyuki Yamakado, circa 1985
By Hiroyuki Yamakado
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This chair is designed by the Japanese designer Hiroyuki Yamakado and published by the company he founded with his wife Agnes. It is the Zorro model which is the first one produced i...
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

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Metal

1950s Cast aluminium chair, Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chair with a cast aluminium shell designed by Pierre Guariche for Steiner around 1953. This model, emblematic of postwar French design, features a single-piece cast aluminium seat t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

12x Black Leather Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, you will not find another set of 12 black leather chairs like this one on any web site worldwide! Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, circ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Fine French 1950s Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) – Set of eight fine French Mid-Century comfortable bleached mahogany dining chairs with brass sabots. Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen. Bibliograph...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Suite of 8 Pigalle chairs by Caramia for XO, 1990
By Pierangelo Caramia
Located in MONTESSON, FR
Suite of 8 Pigalle chairs by Pierangelo Caramia for the publisher XO. The model dates from 1990. It is designed for the Pigale café in Paris. The fabric is original.
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1990s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brass AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 10 Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Brass and Pearlescent metallic paint. About: Duenstudio was founded in ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Shining Red AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Shining Red AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 10 Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Brass and Pearlescent metallic paint. About: Duenstudio was found...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Forest Green AI Standard Ying Chair by Duen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Green AI Standard Ying Chair by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 10 Dimensions: W 46 x D 71.2 x H 78 cm Materials: Stainless steel and Pearlescent metallic paint. About: Duens...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steels AI Standard Ying Chair by Duen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steels AI Standard Ying Chair by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 10 Dimensions: W 46 x D 71.2 x H 78 cm Materials: Stainless steel and Pearlescent metallic paint. About: Duenstudio ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pearly White AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearly White AI Standard Gu Chair by Duen Studio Limited Edition of 10 Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Brass and Pearlescent metallic paint. About: Duenstudio was foun...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage chair in the style of Boric Tabacoff, 1970
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage chair is in the taste of Boric Tabacoff dating from the 1970s. It features a chrome-plated steel leg forming a semi-circular base, a smoked Plexiglas structure that adds...
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 6 Folding Chairs Steel ,Brass and Naugahyde
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Nailhead Stained Leather Club Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome vintage club chair exudes timeless comfort and masculine refinement, showcasing a robust, square-form silhouette characteristic of classic English and French club seati...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Leather Chairs attributed to Pascal Mourgue, Set of 2, 1970 s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of two fantasticly shaped french chairs made in the 1970's. Attributed to french designer Pascal Morgue, these chairs feature natural leather seats supported by a sculptural me...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Oscar Niemeyer Armchair and Ottoman Model "Alta", circa 1975 White Leather
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Oscar Niemeyer armchair and ottoman model "Alta", circa 1975. Rare fireside chairs and its ottoman model "Alta" with adjustable seats and backrests in thick cushions upholstered in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN "Tonneau" CHAIR by PIERRE GUARICHE, STEINER, France 1950
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
A single and real iconic chair : the Modernist, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Reconstruction, "Tonneau" chair in its finest aluminium version : 4 legs in black lacquered tubular met...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Ruhlmann Drouant Oak Chair with Silvered Bronze Feet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
‘Drouant’ chair in oak with silvered bronze feet. Ruhlmann designed this chair for the fashionable Drouant restaurant in Paris in 1924. The subtle elegance of the design, with its gr...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of dining chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte the model 771 Tongue Chair reupholstered in tan suede. Black enameled steel base and legs. These chairs were designed in 1954 by Joseph-An...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mathieu Mategot Style Modernist Metal Armchairs, a pair, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning metal chairs or armchairs have a construction reminiscent of Mathieu Mategot's work. The rare pieces were crafted in France circa 1950. They feature a striking example...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Les Arcs Chairs, Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 chairs in leather and chromed metal. This model was selected by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time a...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ruhlmann Cannelure Mahogany Chair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany ​'Cannelure' chair with sculpted gondola backrest over a white silk velvet seat raised on saber front legs capped with silver-plated sabots and curved rear legs. Reference ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Rare Yellow Fiberglass Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
A exceptional example of mid-century French design, this rare tulip chair was created by Pierre Guariche for Steiner and produced in fiberglass in the late 1950s. Guariche was known ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

René Malaval Vintage Set of 6 Garden Chairs, circa 1955
By Rene Malaval
Located in Paris, FR
Rare set of six 20th century vintage collectible chairs (four black, two black and white) René Malaval, a key French designer of the 1950s–60s, repurposed perforated steel sheets onc...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

4 french wrought iron chauffeuses circa 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Chic set of 4 French chauffeuses circa 1940 New linen pillows Seat H 37 cm
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Memphis
Located in London, GB
An amazing and rare chair designed by Jean Allemand for his friend the famous comic artist Philippe Druillet. The chair takes references from his comic thematologi and creates a pla...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dining Chairs, Chalk White Bouclé, Black Legs.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elevate your dining experience with the dining chair, a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and modernity. This piece, with its contrasting black legs and chalk white bouclé fabric,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dining Chairs, Beige Trenton, Black Legs.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enhance your dining experience with the dining chair, a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and modernity. This piece, with its contrasting black legs and beige Trenton fabric, feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Outdoor Chairs, Black Finish, Orange Fabric.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of outdoor chairs, stylish furniture designed to last for years. A centrepiece of outdoor furniture for your space. This sophisticated pair of armchairs feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 white Space Age Goldfinger fiberglass chairs after Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and Gorgous set of four Goldfinger chairs, made of white fiberglass with chrome-plated steel legs, and a tile-colored upholstered cushion with thick boucle. Its design is i...
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1990s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Wrought Iron Chairs in Original Finish, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique French Wrought Iron Chairs with their original finish and beautiful patina. The chairs are sold as a pair. please let us know if you would like a freight shipping quote oth...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Aluminum Tonneau Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Renens, CH
A cast aluminium Tonneau Chair designed by Pierre Guariche in the 1950s. The chair features a curved shell seat on a black painted metal base. The raw finish of the cast aluminum, wi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Scarce set of 12 steel and brass chairs, Daniel Passegrimaud for Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Daniel Passegrimaud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare série de douze chaises par Daniel Passegrimaud, probablement une commande spéciale.
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Space Age Lounge Chair, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Space age Loiunge or side chair Made in the 70s New reupholstered
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs for XO - France, 1985
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Shiro Kuramata originally designed the Apple Honey chairs at the request of architect Tadao Ando for the Mon Petit Chou café in Kyoto. Its curved, glossy line of tubular steel forms ...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

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French Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of french metal chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 3175 antique and vintage french metal chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 241 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of french metal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French metal chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. French metal chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Guariche, Jacques Adnet and Charlotte Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much are French Metal Chairs?

Prices for french metal chairs start at $65 and top out at $1,500,000 with the average selling for $3,398.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About French Metal Chairs
  • 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
    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 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.