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Antique Victorian Pair French Style Carved Rosewood Arm Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian pair of French style armchairs offer rosewood frames having carved crests over upholstered backs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Wonderful set of four French antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of four French antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs, having a quality carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian French Style Finely Carved Mahogany Wood Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French style finely carved Mahogany wood parlor arm chair. Item features solid
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Open Armchair, French, Walnut, Salon Chair, Damask Upholstery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open armchair. A French, walnut salon chair with quality damask upholstery
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Victorian Style Needlepoint Tapestry Fireside Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XV Victorian Style Needlepoint Tapestry Fireside Arm Chairs. Item features
Category
20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
7 Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Patio Chairs Ice Cream Garden Bistro
Located in Dayton, OH
Seven antique French cast iron patio / garden / bistro chairs. Made of cast iron featuring an
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Victorian Gold Giltwood Green Silk Parlor Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Victorian Gold Giltwood Green Silk Parlor Chair. Item features a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Victorian Distressed Green Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Victorian style distressed green gold gilt cane bergere chair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique French 19th Century Victorian Green Metal Folding Garden Chairs, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two antique French metal folding garden or patio chairs. This set of chairs will be an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair of French Mahogany Carver Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Suffolk, GB
These are a pair of antique French 19th century antique mahogany carver chairs. The top rail boasts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Other
Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Chairs With Occasional Table - Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Accent Chairs with Occasional Table - 3 Piece Set
This
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian style leather and wood captains desk chair. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1950s French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Bamboo and Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Batley, GB
An early 20th century bamboo chair with pull out footstool. A nice colour with time worn patina and
Category
20th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Two Antique French Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Parlor Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of two French Victorian Renaissance Revival parlor chairs offer carved walnut frames with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Victorian Walnut Side Chair, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Victorian side chair.
Striking French design from the 1890s.
Original
Category
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Quality French Antique Victorian Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality French antique Victorian side chairs upholstered in a quality fabric standing on
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Victorian Gold Giltwood Scroll Carved Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian gold giltwood scroll carved accent side chair. Item features scroll craved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Romantic 19 Century Victorian Club Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of French Victorian club lounge chairs 19th century in good condition in velvet flower
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique French Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Parlor Side Chairs, Set of 4
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian mahogany upholstered parlor side chairs by J.B. Van Sciver - set of 4. set
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique French Victorian Gold Gilt Rococo Revival Slipper Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian gold gilt Rococo Revival Slipper Parlor chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique highly-carved Victorian side chair, late 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique - probably French - highly-carved Victorian oak side chair, 19th century. Featuring
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Mahogany Side Chair Purple Needlepoint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian carved mahogany accent side chair purple needlepoint. Item
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Maitland Smith Green and Gold Painted French Rococo Victorian Style Accent Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith green and gold painted French Rococo Victorian style accent chair. Item features
Category
20th Century Indonesian Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique French Oak Upholstered Corner Chairs, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Late Victorian period charming antique French oak corner chair with upholstered seats. Will look
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
4 French Wrought Iron Wooden Slat Seat Garden Chairs by Maison Provence
Fils
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage French Victorian wrought iron and wooden slat seat patio side chairs by Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 French Wrought Iron Wood Slat Seat Garden Arm Chairs by Maison Provence
Fils
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Victorian Wrought Iron and Wooden Slat Seat Garden Arm Chairs by Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Bentwood and Leather Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Original antique Victorian Thonet bentwood rocking chair upholstered in brown leather and in good
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Very Rare Original French circa 1880 Brown Leather Club Armchairs Hand Dyed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Victorian French leather club
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
19th Century Bobbin Lounge Armchair Reupholstered In Antique French Linen
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Elegantly hand turned beech bobbin lounge chair. This piece was masterfully crafted with a hand
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
4 Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Black Velvet Upholstered Claw and Ball Dining Chairs
By Louis Philippe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Philippe circa 1850 French dining chairs with new black velvet upholstery and claw and ball feet
A very
Category
Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Early Victorian Howard
Son
s Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine early Victorian walnut Howard & Son’s nursing chair
Category
Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Morning Room Chair, French Beech, Textile, Wing Back Armchair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. A French, beech and textile open wing back armchair, dating
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Restored Victorian French Brown Leather Hand Carved Armchairs Gothic
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored Victorian French Gothic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Pair of Ebonized French Chairs with Faux Zebra Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of 19th century French Victorian gentleman's chairs with ebonized wooden frames. The back
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Textile
18th Century French Louis XVI Victorian Chair
Located in Boston, MA
18th century French Louis XVI Victorian carved wooed caned chair with oval back.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Fireside Chair`
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small scale Victorian fireside chair in original paint. Newly upholstered in beige wool boucle.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Victorian child
s high chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Victorian walnut high chair that folds over and converts in to chair and walker.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Pair of French Victorian Ormolu Mount Walnut Side Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Pair of French Victorian ormolu-mounted walnut side chairs of exhibition quality with label
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful French Gilt Chair, Side Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3176 French gilt occasional / bedroom chair, having shaped and carved top rail, fully upholstered
Category
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
The Gorgeous Rare and Unique Iron-Back Victorian Fan Chair.
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Simply stunning and unusual French iron framed, fan backed armchair, traditionally restored and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tufted Victorian Confidante Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Asymmetric slipper chair
A tufted back above Padded seat
Walnut frame with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Pair of French Mahogany Carver Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
A pair of French mahogany carver chairs, the top rail with flame mahogany veneer centre carved rail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian French Walnut Drop End Bed Daybed
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning Victorian French walnut reclining drop end daybed with scrolling outswept ends to
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
19th Century Set of Eight French White Lacquered Wooden Chairs with Straw Seat
Located in Florence, IT
19th century set of eight French white lacquered wooden chairs with straw seat, 1890s.
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
19th Century French Set of 8 Gilt Wooden Chairs with Original Fabric, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French set of 8 gilt wooden chairs with original velvet fabric, 1890s.
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Set of 6 Dining Chairs with Original Upholstered Seat, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French set of 6 white lacquered wooden dining chairs with original upholstered seat
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Original Painted French Chairs
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a lovely pair of gilt and french gray antique chairs with reeded legs and gilded shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Rare Set of Four French Steel Cafe Chairs
Located in Bridport, CT
Rare set of four totally original French polished steel cafe/dinning chairs.
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th C French Fauteuil Giltwood Armchair
Located in Pewsey, GB
A very attractive French giltwood armchair of good proportions and very good material. Seat height
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Black Leather Upholstered and Ebonized Library Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The stylish and well-made ebonized side chairs, having the original leather upholstery, now worn
Category
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
French Late 19th Century Giltwood Armchair
Located in Darwen, GB
A French late 19th century giltwood armchair. Having a carved giltwood frame with a central
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Oak Reclining Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
.
The X-frame base raised on brass caster,
French, circa 1890.
Fully reclined D:130 CM.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Unupholstered Muslin and Burlap Tufted Slipper Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
• Late 19th century
• France.
Dimensions:
• Measures 22.25" W x 28.5" D x 31.5" H
• Seat height 16
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Muslin, Oak
$1,195 / item
Armchairs recovered in Le Tigre fabric
Located in Westport, CT
Newly reupholstered in Le Scalamandre Le Tigre fabric.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,200 / item
Louis XIV Revival Armchair with Carved Show Frame
Located in Pewsey, GB
Louis XIV Revival armchair with carved show frame with cabriole leg and carvings. Covered in a mustard coloured fabric with a subtle embroidered diamond pattern. Seat Height 43 cm.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Tub Chair and Footstool Victorian 19th Century Painted
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful antique Victorian French bedroom tub chair with matching footstool, the white painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Pair of Victorian Garden Wire Chairs
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Great pair of Victorian wire chairs. These chairs have beautiful turquoise and pale yellow paint on
Category
Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture
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French Victorian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic French victorian chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every French victorian chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French victorian chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French victorian chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French victorian chair over the years, but those crafted by Howard
Sons Ltd, Louis Philippe and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a French Victorian Chair?
Prices for a French victorian chair start at $311 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,102.
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 Victorian Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French 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.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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, 2023What 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.
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