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1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Rene Gabriel French Oak Gridback Lounge Chair , France 1940's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Aspen, CO
1940's Rene Gabriel French Oak Gridback Lounge Chair
Category

Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s French Leather Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of 1940s French leather chairs with plank oak armrests. Ornate detailing
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940s French Leather Chairs
1940s French Leather Chairs
H 35 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rattan Wingback Chairs & Ottomans, France, 1940's
Located in Austin, TX
comfortable. Solid wood splayed legs lift the chair and ottoman gently off the floor. France, 1940's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of 6 1940's French Dining chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 6 1940's Dining chairs. contact us for more info
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six unusual and lovely dining chairs with rectangular backs, each adorned with a carved
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
H 42.92 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French Oak chairs with wingback floating seats - newly upholstered in "Chanel
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French 1940s Ebonised Chairs
Located in CA, CA
A pair of 1940’s French ebonised side chairs with an open pleated back finished in light pink satin
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Satin, Wood

Pair of French 1940s Ebonised Chairs
Pair of French 1940s Ebonised Chairs
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Modernist swivel chair in original moleskin upholstery, on casters.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French 1940’s Salon Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French 40’s salon side chairs. Walnut legs. Newly re-upholstered.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Art Deco chairs in cherry, with trapezoidal openwork backrests and upholstered seats
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 19.1 in
1940's French Provincial Design Rush Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Made in France, 1940's - 50's period. In the manner of Charlotte Perriand number 19 model chairs
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
around 1940. The construction is top notch. This pair of chairs would create an interior 'moment' with a
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
1940s French Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
A classic French dining chair from the 1940s, featuring a stained wood frame and tan leather
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s French Dining Chair
1940s French Dining Chair
H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair of 1940's wrought iron chairs by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual pair of tall wrought iron chairs upholstered with purple velvet Great condition France
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegantly designed French 1940s Klismos chair with deep incurved back with
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Vintage 1940s French Greco Roman Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s French Bronze Side Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French bronze side chair.
Category

Vintage 1940s Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1940s French Bronze Side Chair
1940s French Bronze Side Chair
H 35.5 in W 15.25 in D 22 in
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940s pair of French lounge chairs that are nicely upholstered in silk with rolled arms and loose
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Vintage 1940s Directoire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Silk

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
H 32 in W 38 in D 36 in
1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, chestnut, rush, France, 1940s This design serves as an example of how traditional
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Chestnut

1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush
1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush
H 35.83 in W 17.52 in D 18.51 in
Pair of French Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of French club chairs, 1940s.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of French Club Chairs, 1940s
Pair of French Club Chairs, 1940s
H 37.8 in W 32.09 in D 32.29 in
Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this chair is the embodiment of Brutalism
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
H 34.65 in W 13.98 in D 17.92 in
1940s French Tufted Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite 1940s French tufted slipper chair. This tufted high back slipper chair is a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Tubular steel and Hardwood Chaise longue, France 1940's
By Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tubular steel and hardwood Chaise longue ,France 1940's. This unique lounge chair has a normal and
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1940's Pair Of Original French Multipl's Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s Armchairs 1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Modernist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940's, Belgian Linen Upholstery, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modernist armchairs from France, circa 1940. Crafted in Oak wood and freshly
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. The chairs have an Amboyna wood frame and are
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Amboyna, Upholstery

Model "103" Oak Chair by René Gabriel, France 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Utrecht, NL
René Gabriel was instrumental in shaping the French design landscape during the mid-century era
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
in France, c. 1940s. Seat height: 15“ All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Naugahyde

Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs. Made in France, 1940's / 50's period
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Vintage 1940's French Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 1940's French oak dining chairs with "X" form back and woven seat and back detail. Classic
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Pair of 1940's Ebonised Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in CA, CA
A pair of 1940's Maison Jansen lounge chairs Finished in ebonised black with beautiful curved arms
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered high back sycamore chairs with tapered legs.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
H 37.5 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this pair of chairs is the embodiment of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Club Chairs, France, 1940s, For Reupholstery
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Drouet, Jacques Adnet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of French 1940s Elephant club chairs, originating from a private home near Lyon, sold
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

1940s French Modern Six Iron and Leather Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage six leather dining chairs made in Mexico circa 1940s French-influenced sculptural design
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

set of four lounge chairs in style of 1940's France
Located in New York, NY
4, 1940’s French style small scale club chairs in Cerused White Oak from France. One purchased
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and elegant set of three wrought iron side chairs, with lovely original verdigris paint
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
pair of Faux Bamboo opera chairs 1940s, French,
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Very Rare Michel Dufet Art Deco Chair, France, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Michel Dufet
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare and extraordinary Michel Dufet (Duffet) Art Deco Armchair, France, 1940s. Newly
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of 1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of 1940's French oak and woven armchairs by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood
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Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Brutalist Naive Lounge Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist naive lounge chairs, a fusion of rugged elegance and modern comfort. Made from the finest
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brutalist Naive Lounge Chairs, France, 1940s
Brutalist Naive Lounge Chairs, France, 1940s
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 30.71 in
Set of Six Oak Charles Dudouyt Dining Chairs, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Curved slat backs dining chairs by Dudouyt in solid oak, original patina, a restrained almost art
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940's
By Francis Jourdain
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of 7 Fine French 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of seven fine French 1940s beech dining/side chairs with tapered front legs adorned with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 7 Fine French 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Set of 7 Fine French 1940s Dining Room Chairs
H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Drouet
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
By André Arbus
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE 1940'S ORIGINAL PAINT BERGERE RATTAN ARMCHAIr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1940's French Country
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs
Located in London, GB
French: Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs, c.1940s A set of six French dining chairs from the 1940s
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Antique 1640s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs
1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design. In the style of Charles Dudouyt
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L'Abeillée, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
testament to French design of the 1940s, offering an enduring visual impact and lasting elegance. Condition
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 French Rush + Oak Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted from natural materials using
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of eight high-backed dining chairs with shapely and elegant apron and legs. Upholstered in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

1940s Brutalist French armchairs
Located in London, Lambeth
. Exposed dowels in the wonderfully designed armchairs. Cc 1940s French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Brutalist French armchairs
1940s Brutalist French armchairs
H 40 in W 29 in D 34 in
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1940s French Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s French chair for your home. A 1940s French chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1940s French chair, we have 1918 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940s French chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1940s French chair bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1940s French chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Jean Prouvé and Charles Dudouyt are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s French Chair?

Prices for a 1940s French chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
Questions About 1940s French Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel 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.