French Softwood Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Country Chairs
Rush, Pine
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Cord, Papercord, Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Pine, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Leather, Wood, Pine
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century French Country Chairs
Rush, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Pine, Fir
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Pine
Antique 1880s French Bohemian Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Pine
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1910s French Brutalist Chairs
Pine, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Pine
Antique 1810s French Empire Side Chairs
Chenille, Cherry, Softwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Rattan, Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Straw, Pine
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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.
- 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-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.
- 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.
- 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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