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Set of 4 Vintage green Model A Chairs from Tolix, France, 1950s
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / set of 4 chairs / Tolix / model A / metal / industrial / mid-century / vintage Set of 4 vintage Tolix chairs with original green lacquer, made in France around 195...
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
White fiberglass shell chairs designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche. For a very short period the Coquillage or Scallop chair was reissued by Maisons du Monde, France. Each chair i...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
These items express a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. They are simple, self-evident, and direct. They are made out of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and black upholstey
By Philippe Jean
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 4 chairs with chrome-plated steel frame and black washable fabric upholstery - Philippe Jean - France - c. 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Janine Abraham Set of 4 Chairs for Maison Rougier, France, 1950s
By Maison Rougier, Janine Abraham
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Set of Four Chairs by Janine Abraham for Maison Rougier, France, late 1950s. This model was presented at the 1956 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. Each chair features a black la...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bruno Moinard YPRES Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Bruno Moinard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Bruno Moinard (French, b. 1956); Bruno Moinard Editions (France) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: leather, chromed metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950 s Slatted Pea Green French Outdoor Folding Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Slatted Green French Outdoor Folding Chairs – Good Quantity Available. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found tucked away...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Tabouret No. 307 in oak with tubular steel legs, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Marked with Vitra label. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect, designer, and builder, ren...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

set of six 1950 s René Malaval perforated metal chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
love these perforated chairs from the 1950's ... can be used indoors and outdoors ...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair for XO- France, 1980
By Philippe Starck, XO Design
Located in London, GB
Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949). Influenced by his childhood s...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Suite de 4 chaises traîneau vintage des années 70 en métal chromé et skai cognac
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises traîneau vintage des années 70, en métal chromé design, assises et dossiers en skai cognac ou camel, structure et piétement en métal chromé tubulaire, beau travail des doss...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six “Tonneau” chairs by Pierre Guariche, Editions Steiner, France, circa 1954
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Six “Tonneau” chairs, designed by Pierre Guariche for Steiner in 1954. Molded plywood shell, birch veneer, black moleskin cover, black lacquered metal base. Biography: Pierre Guaric...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chairs by Olivier Gagnère, Special order
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable set de 12 chaises, c’est une commande spéciale de Olivier Gagnère pour une maison de l’ouest parisien. On discernera un hommage à la chaise Zig zag de Rietveld ou le Dieg...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped completely in beautiful camel-colored leather. Four legs extend to form a tripod base. The...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950 s French iron chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
a set of 12 French iron stackable chairs ... genuine 1950's ... can be used indoors or outdoors ...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Chair in Wood and Yellow Upholstery, France, 1950 s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
French Chair in Wood and Yellow Upholstery, France, 1950's This expressive armchair was produced by Bow Wood in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, just outside Paris. The frame is built from...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970 s Silver Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Silver Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs – Large Quantity Available. One of our most favourite chairs, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went o...
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Silver

French 1930s University Chair
Located in Bozeman, MT
French university chair with one armrest for taking notes. Great patina and shape. Ca 1930s France.
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Costes Chair By Philippe STARCK For Driade 1980s
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joseph Andre Motte Set of 12 Model 771 Chair, France 1950 s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
Twelve chairs model 771 by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner, upholstery over maple on black enameled steel base. Only one chair finished in bouclé for display. Set is COM.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs. Offered is a lovely pair of early 19th century French period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs. This pair of chairs are adorned with ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Rene Malaval Radar Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2
By Rene Malaval
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rene Malaval 'Radar' Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2 Indoor/outdoor - Garden decoration - Industrial French post-war steel garden chairs by Rene Malaval for Bloc Meta...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Side Chair by Robert Lempureur
By Robert Lempereur
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking mid-century side chair attributed to French designer Robert Lempereur, featuring a sculptural metal spindle frame and red leather seat. With its asymmetrical legs and airy...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautiful design. Great standalone piece. Fantastic piece of ...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fibreglass Side Chairs by Rene Jean Caillette, France 1950s
By Sedia-Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 2 fibreglass chairs by Rene Jean Caillette. Brown background and multicolour floral pattern. Designed and produced in France between 1950-1959. René-Jean Caillet...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of neoclassical style chairs is made of brass with a Royal blue velvet seat. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne Sphere Chair in Smoked Lucite
By Mobilier Modulair Moderne, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful design from the 1970’s by Boris Tabacoff for MMM of France. This smoked lucite chair has been professionally re-polished and the lucite looks great. The chromed steel fra...
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Green chairs by Joseph-André Motte - Produced by Steiner in 1958 - Model 771
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joseph-André Motte Chair by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Steiner. Model 771. Green mohair velvet and lacquered metal. 2 availables. France 1958. H. 80 cm, W. 51 cm, D. 57 cm.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Olivier Mourgue Montreal armchairs dark blue velvet
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Paris, FR
This is a very rare collectible pair of historic french design chairs Olivier Mourgue (1939-) Pair of Montreal armchairs Mobilier National-Atelier de recherche et création, Airbor...
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Eight French Metal Folding Garden Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
This charming set of eight vintage French garden chairs from the 1950s features a classic folding design. Crafted from metal, these chairs showcase an intricate cut-out pattern on th...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

René Herbst Pair of Sandows Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

set of 6 chairs in metal "Colette Gueden"
By Colette Gueden
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
set of six chairs in metal and original cover attributed to colette gulden who designed for Primavera magasin le Printemps
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes, René Prou, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. Stylish pair of French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. This chic pair of French side...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 24 Leather Dining Chairs
By DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
The largest and only set of Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs chairs available worldwide in this size and quality, you will not find another set of these chairs on any other web site ! S...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

BB Chair by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in London, GB
The bb chair by Corpus Studio is a striking design piece crafted entirely from aluminum. With its bold curves, clean lines, and precise symmetry, it merges sculptural form with funct...
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2010s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIRS by RANDALL BUCK for STEELCASE, France 1970
By Charles Eames, Strafor
Located in PARIS, FR
A very nice pair of office chairs, "visitor" models with double shell 451, Modernist, Space-Age, Sixties, cross legs, metal frames, brown lacquered shells, upholstered interiors in o...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of six Marcel Breuer B34 style chairs chrome steel from 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of six chairs from the 80s in the style of the work of Marcel Breuer and his B34 chair model. Structure of the chairs in chromed tubular steel, seats and backs in original black ...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mw04 "J adore" Limited Edition Lounge Chair With Leah Kirsch
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
J’ADORE – A unique fusion of art and design Designed by Olivier Santini in collaboration with American artist Leah Kirsch, the J’ADORE chair transcends the boundary between furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Mw04 "J adore" Limited Edition Lounge Chair With Leah Kirsch
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
J’ADORE – A unique fusion of art and design Designed by Olivier Santini in collaboration with American artist Leah Kirsch, the J’ADORE chair transcends the boundary between furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean Prouvé - Lounge chair Lounge Chair " Grand Repos " and its ottoman Circa 1980 Tecta edition stainless steel - dimensions : 109 x 64 x 87 Limited to 100 pieces Very ...
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Vintage 1980s French Other Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T37 Outdoor Dining Chairs – Pair Yellow. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could p...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet French Modernist Leather Brass Chairs (Set of 4)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of Jacques Adnet designed chairs make a stunning example of French modernist luxury, seamlessly blending refined craftsmanship with functional elegance. Adnet, renowned for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Chairs in lacquered wood and gold leaf, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Group of 4 Art Deco chairs, 1930s. Lacquered wooden frame with gold leaf details, seat and back covered in floral fabric. The upholstery is original and in excellent condition. Packa...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Chic Méandre Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Bronze patina over steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions with contrasting piping. Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aluminum + Ash Wood Chair by George Candilis + Anja Blomstedt, France
Located in Chicago, IL
An aluminum and ash wood chair designed by George Candilis and Finnish interior designer Anja Blomstedt for the Carrats holiday village, which spans nearly five hectares on the beach...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1950 s Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs - Large Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs - Large Quantities Available. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered tha...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 iconic Costes chairs by French designer Philippe Starck. Created by Driade Aleph in the 1980s. . It is characterized by a black leather seat, a curved black lacquered back ...
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Vintage 1980s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of chairs mohagany and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Execptional pair of chairs ,mohagany and bronze of rare quality,the bronzes are finely executed .The elegance and the charm of these chairs are crasy , problably executed by F.LINKE ...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Bronze

A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
By René Prou
Located in London, GB
A rare Art Deco pair of hand forged wrought iron occasional chairs designed uniquely by Rene Prou for the exquisite Claridge’s Hotel London . C1930s .
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Cast Aluminum Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Pierre Guariche's work has risen in popularity as reissues bring light to his magnificent body of work. The Tulipe Chair is one such piece that has become popular despite it being us...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
This pair of fabulous Chrome and Leopard Slipper Chairs are show stoppers. Original Chrome with updated fabric, these nicely scaled chairs are comfortable for any location. To V...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French reclining armchair pair upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe with black stripes. The armchair has a selection of 8 manual reclining positions us...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved. Three pairs available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis ...
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Metal

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional. Crafted from rich walnut, its turned legs and stretchers sh...
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 80 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Basalt and moose antler. Rick Owens is a Calif...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Transparent Design Chair for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Manufactured by MW DESIGNER
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
MW04 Chair: Elegant and Versatile Design The MW04 chair, with its transparent PMMA panels and seat made of foam covered with vegan leather or 3D fabric, combines elegance and functio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chairs

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Stainless 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
    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.