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Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 standard chair France 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Metropole 305, also known as the “Standard Chair,” is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé, first produced in 1951 by Ateliers Jean Prouvé. Prouvé’s innovative approach focused on cre...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 5 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 FIVE 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

19th Century Dentist Chair Replica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century dentist chair replica combines craftsmanship, character, and functionality in a truly distinctive piece. The solid wood frame is finely carved with attention to per...
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

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Metal

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Reclining Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional 18th century French Louis XV reclining chair, featuring a hand-carved walnut frame with graceful cabriole legs and a rare iron reclining mechanism. Seamlessly blending...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Iron

1960’s Mid Century Modern Gastone Rinaldi Red Leather Bentwood Arm Chair
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
1960’s Mid Century Modern Gastone Rinaldi Red Leather Bentwood Arm Chair.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

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Metal

Chaise luge vintage en métal chromé et tissu des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise luge vintage des années 70, en métal chromé design dans le style de Marcel Breuer, assise et dossier en tissu velours rouge brique, structure et piétement en métal chromé tubu...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Suite de 4 chaises luge vintage en métal chromé et tissu des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises luge vintage des années 70, en métal chromé design dans le style de Marcel Breuer, assises et dossiers en tissu velours rouge brique, structure et piétement en métal chromé...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Ensemble de 6 chaises Tolix modèle T3 par Xavier Pauchard 1950 s
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises Tolix modèle T3 par Xavier Pauchard 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chairs

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Steel

Pair of French Spring Steel Garden Chairs by Francois Carre
By Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning armless pair of French wrought iron and steel spring garden chairs designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. They are as stylish, modern and comfortable as they were in the...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair French Cantilevered Spring Garden Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
By Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of rare French spring steel cantilevered arm chairs. These are designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. The springy seats and backs are in excellent condition. They are as sty...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

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Steel, Wrought Iron

20th Century French Metal Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French chair presents a minimalist silhouette with understated industrial appeal. Constructed from metal, the frame is finished in a deep, timeworn patina that enha...
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20th Century French Chairs

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Metal

Elegant minimalist pair of modernist chairs by Leopold Gest France circa 1980
By Gustave Toffiche and Léopold Gest
Located in NICE, FR
This striking pair of chairs, attributed to Léopold Gest, embodies a bold, sculptural aesthetic. Crafted from black lacquered metal, the chairs feature tall, narrow backrests formed ...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Red Woven Laminate Mullca 510 Dining Chairs - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Red Woven Laminate Mullca 510 Dining Chairs – Small Batch Available. One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that we...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Steel

1950 s Original French Slatted Folding Garden Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Slatted Folding Garden Chairs – Set Of Six. Good classic set of French slatted folding chairs by Bot Galland. Little is known of the history of Bot Galland but...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Original T1 French Outdoor Chairs By Tolix - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original T1 French Outdoor Chairs By Tolix – Set Of Four. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protec...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Steel

Pair of sculptural statement BNF chairs by Perrault Prevost, limited edition
By Dominique Perrault Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost, Martin Stoll
Located in London, GB
A special commission in 1995, these limited edition chairs (10 & 12 of 96) were made for the Biblioteque National de France, Paris. Designed by Dominique Perrault & Gaelle Lauriot ...
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

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Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

2 chaises empilables vintage Max Stacker Steelcase en plastique et chrome
Located in BESANÇON, FR
2 chaises empilables vintage Max Stacker pour Steelcase des années 70, en plastique vert moutarde et piétement en métal chromé, bon état général avec des signes d’usage et du temps q...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Suite de 4 chaises vintage Steelcase style Marcel Breuer Cesca B32 en métal gris
By Steelcase
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage de marque Steelcase, dans le style des chaises Marcel Breuer Cesca B32, structure et piétement luge en métal peint en gris ardoise, assise et dossier en tissu coule...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Brutalist Iron Dining Chair, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A beautiful and unique welded iron Brutalist chair featuring negative space geometric abstract shapes on the backrest and a black leather removable cus...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs

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Iron

Tulipe by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Wien, AT
This Tulipe chair was created by french designer Pierre Guariche in the 1950s and produced by Steiner. It is composed of a tubular base in black lacquered metal and a cast aluminum ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair of wrought iron chairs Jean Charles Moreux circa 1939
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of folding chairs in wrought iron by Jean Charles Moreux France circa 1939 Patina
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th c. Pair of Second Class Paris Metro Seats c.1908-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of Paris Metro train seats with teak slats seats and a decorative metal scrolled leg. The legs are attached to a metal plate which can be removed. The back rest leans s...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs

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Enamel, Steel

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Chair, White, Studio Brichet-Ziegler, 2nd hand
By Petite Friture, Studio Brichet-Ziegler
Located in New York, NY
sample chair from our weekend collection.
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2010s French Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of BNF chairs by Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
By Dominique Perrault Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost, Martin Stoll
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A rare and collectible pair of E2 chairs, also known as the BNF chairs, designed by Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost & Dominique Perrault for the reading rooms of the Bibliothèque François Mit...
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1990s French Chairs

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Stainless Steel

French Carved Wood Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood chair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved legs with beautiful carved circle design on back. Newly upholstered brown chenille seat. Original dark wood fin...
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1960 s French Mullca Simple Silver Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's French Mullca Simple Silver Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Four Silver. One of our most favourite makers, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company tha...
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

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Steel

1950 s Original French Tolix H Metal Café Stools Red - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Tolix H Metal Café Dining Stools Red - Small Batch Available. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered ...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3662)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3661)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3660)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3658)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3657)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3655)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3653)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (3650)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo gar...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

1950 s Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs (3656)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs. This listing is for one metal table and four metal garden chairs, as photographed. The chairs are classic Toledo g...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Sheet Metal

5er Set Pierre Guariche Tonneau / Amsterdam Stühle Leder, Entwurf 1950er
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Fantastisches 5er Set Pierre Guariche für Maison Du Monde Modell „Amsterdam“ Reedition der „Tonneau“ Stühle für Steiner aus den 1950er in Leder und schwarzem Stahlrohrgestell, Frankr...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of six Amsterdam Chairs by Pierre Guariche, Circa 1954
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare set of six "Amsterdam" chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner circa 1954. Black lacquered tubular metal base and plywood shell seat (black lacquered) and seat dressed in red lea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Early 20th c. Pair of Tall Second Class Paris Metro Seats c.1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of Paris Metro train tall seats with teak slats seats and a decorative metal scrolled leg. The legs are attached to a metal plate which can be removed. The back rest le...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs

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Enamel, Steel

Early 20th c. Pair of Second Class Paris Metro Seats c.1908-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of Paris Metro train seats with teak slats seats and a decorative metal scrolled leg. The legs are attached to a metal plate which can be removed. The back rest leans s...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs

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Enamel, Steel

Maison Jansen, Rue Royale, set of six chairs, circa 1960, France.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Maison Jansen, Rue Royale, set of six swan-neck chairs, sheet iron and bronze, seat cushions to be reupholstered, good general condition, circa 1960, France. Height 88 cm, width 45 c...
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs

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Bronze, Iron

French Vintage Modern Black Wire Patio Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Delightfully minimal set of four mid-20th century French patio chairs in the manner of designer Maurizio Tempestini, that still feel fresh for contemporary interiors & outdoor spaces...
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20th Century French Modern Chairs

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Metal

rare chaise Moderniste 1940 bois et métal
Located in LYON, FR
Rare chaise art deco moderniste des années 1940 en bois et métal. Le dossier ajouré et les pieds et dossier gainés de métal. Superbe état.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

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Metal

Pair of French Folk Art Chairs C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous pair of wooden Folk Art chairs from France C1930. Unusual pine seating with curved planks on the back and legs giving off an almost 'Art Deco' vibe. This versatile duo will...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chairs

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Metal

Maria Pergay Ring Chair, 1968
By Maria Pergay
Located in Padova, IT
Chaise Anneaux / Ring Chair, 1968; Stainless steel. The idea of the Ring Chair was conceived by Pergay while peeling an orange. Provenance from the Bortolussi collection, Venice, It...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of four arcmchairs in the style of Thévenin, iron, circa 1980, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Set of four armchairs in the style of Thévenin, iron seat and back, circa 1980, France. Height 1m95, seat height 52 cm, width 62 cm, depth 45 cm.
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

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Iron

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. This is the desirable Vitra limited RAW edition, in natural oak with a clear lacquered steel (metal brut) f...
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs

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Steel

Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, Four Leather Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Stockholm, SE
This well-constructed pair of chairs was manufactured by Dal Vera and selected by the influential designer and architect Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) for the Les Arcs ski resort, l...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

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Metal

Roche Bobois Nuage 2 Armchair by Roberto Tapinassi Maurizio Manzoni
By Maurizio Manzoni
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Nuage 2 Armchair by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any luxury living space. This armchair features a sleek and modern design, with a curved backrest and two ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

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Metal

Parrot wrought iron chair, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Wrought iron zoomorphic chair representing a parrot bird. France, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

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Wrought Iron

French Carved Wood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of four wood chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved legs with beautiful carved wood design on backs. Original velvet seats in great vintage condition. Origin...
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Suite de 4 fauteuils vintage Rio de marque Emu en métal blanc des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 fauteuils vintage des années 60, modèle Rio de la marque italienne Emu (étiquette présente), en métal blanc tubulaire courbé, pour un usage à la maison ou sur terrasse/jardin, bon ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

French 1950s Wicker and Iron Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wicker and iron chair from France, 1950s. Curved back with original woven wicker seat and wrought iron frame with iron scroll detail. Unique and beautiful chair with nice ...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Jean Prouvé, Rare Original Demountable Chair, Birch and Steel, circa 1950-2
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Rare 'Démontable' Chair, Model No. 300, circa 1950-2 manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouvé, Nancy, France birch plywood, folded steel sheet and tube enamelled i...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Jacques Adnet bamboo chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This very rare chair was designed by Jacques Adnet. The chair has a metal frame over which the bamboo poles are slid. The bamboo only has a decorative function. The leatherette of th...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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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
    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 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.