Vintage French Style Chairs
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Rush, Beech
1940s French Brutalist Vintage French Style Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage French Style Chairs
Rush, Wood
1950s French Brutalist Vintage French Style Chairs
Straw, Wood
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Cane, Beech, Silk
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage French Style Chairs
Iron
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Other Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
PVC, Oak
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage French Style Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage French Style Chairs
Paint
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Vintage French Style Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Poplar
20th Century French Primitive Vintage French Style Chairs
Elm
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage French Style Chairs
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Leather, Elm
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Metal
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Cane, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Oak
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Walnut
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Wood, Pine
1950s French Vintage French Style Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1930s French French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Pine
1950s French Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Cane, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Paint
1940s French Vintage French Style Chairs
Rope, Oak
1970s French Modern Vintage French Style Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Louis XV Vintage French Style Chairs
Walnut
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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.
- 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.
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