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French Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reclining lounge chair with fold-out ottoman, newly upholstered, frame in bleached ash, France
Category
Antique 1650s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Ultrasuede
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair.
The very high back
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style upholstered reclining wing chair. A brass ring pull
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Reclining Moleskin Chairs
Located in Torrance, CA
Set of two (x2) rare 1930s French Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chairs!
These chairs were hand crafted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
vintage armchair recliner Everstyl France
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage armchair recliner Everstyl France
Multifunctional lounge chair from Everstyl. Can be
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Vintage Reclining Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
position by gentle pressure, forcing the seat forward and the back into recline for your comfort. The chair
Category
20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco Chaise Lounge in Bamboo and Rattan circa 1920 with rattan woven in a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning model FD164 teak recliner designed by Arne Vodder in 1962 for France & Son, Denmark. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1950's French Oak Armchairs, Reclinable
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1950s French reclinable oak armchairs. Constructed from solid oak, the frames feature
Category
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Recliner Chair Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in LEWES, GB
1950s Recliner Chair Newly Upholstered in a luxurious dark brown (with a hint of grey) 100% mohair
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Plywood
Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé with original Ottoman
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Weesp, NL
1980s Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé — With Original Ottoman in Superb Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 42.13 in
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
England during the same era, may even resemble the French monarch’s reclinable chair. Intended for an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark's France & Daverkosen, this solid teak chair displays a beautiful natural woodgrain with gentle
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 18th Century Oak Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This rare French 18th century Louis XVI armchair reclines, and features a hand carved solid oak
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Adjustable Reclining Napoleon III Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique find! Very comfortable reclining chaise lounge. Great vintage detailing in the mechanism to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Materials
Linen, Oak
Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860.
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in Southampton, GB
Beautiful, wide scale French 19th century reclining chair.
Upholstered traditionally in Italian
Category
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair Set, 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design reclining armchair fauteuil lounge chair set of 2, made in France, 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood
French Reclining Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
Comfortable and inviting reclining chair. Reclines to feel similar to a hammock.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Country Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Military reclining chair
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Rare foldable reclining chairs used by officers in the French army. Produced until 1914 by the
Category
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Reclining Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Maastricht, NL
Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164. The chair reclines in 3 positions which provides
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Reclining Lounge Chairs, Teak and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1960
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Danish Reclining Lounge Chairs, Teak and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1960. Three-position reclining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 38.19 in W 31.11 in D 35.04 in
French 1950s Super Lounge Reclining Comfy Pair of Chair
Located in Paris, ile de france
French 1950s super lounge reclining comfy pair of chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modernist Reclining Lounge Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in New York, NY
, splayed tapering legs, a tight back and loose seat cushion. The backs of the chairs recline and are
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33.5 in W 33 in D 25.5 in
Moa Swivelling Recliner Chair with Ottoman in Vidar Mastic by Keiji Takeuchi
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in New York, NY
particular with essential objects : this is the art of simplicity. Here, in this reclining armchair and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 16.54 in W 12.21 in D 14.57 in
Early Century, French Reclining Walnut Voltaire Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Walnut Voltaire armchair with new upholstery in gray-blue tones. The backrest can be tilted back with a lever system under the armrests. Ulphostery renewed.
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Pair of Reclining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century pair of chairs, reclining back. Oak frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rare Antique French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron and Brass Chair, circa 1865
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Napoleon III upholstered reclining chair, with numerous settings and adjustments
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
H 38 in W 28 in D 32 in
Pair of French Reclining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French reclining chairs in a beautiful dark mahogany finish. Slatted wood with clean lines
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Reclining Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A French Mid-Century adjustable reclining chair with a wood frame and woven jute seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Oak Reclining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French oak chairs in the style of Guillerme and Chambron. Newly upholstered in thick white
Category
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chair, circa 1930's. Sculptural, streamlined form and ultra
Category
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arne Vodder reclining teak lounge chair and ottoman for France & Son. This has been newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual and rare reclining wing chair.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Napoleon Campaign Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Napoleon Campaign reclining lounge chair, perfect working condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Reclining Chair with Ottoman
Located in Round Top, TX
A French Napoleon III reclining chair and ottoman with turned wood legs upholstered in muslin, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional model FD-164 reclining lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood and velvet designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 38.5 in W 30.25 in D 34 in
French Art Deco reclining Lounge chair, 1930s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Art Deco reclining Lounge chair, France 1930s. Interesting powerful and masculine design made from
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
French 1950s Recliner
Located in Pasadena, CA
High back recliner upholstered in anthracite flannel. Uniquely shaped arms are perfect for comfort
Category
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual high back winged armchair has notched metal sidebars that allow it to recline to
Category
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning danish reclining lounge chair and ottoman, model FD-164, designed by Arne Vodder for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Vintage French Reclining Patio Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sit down or recline in these fabulous vintage French reclining patio chairs. The frames have been
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century French adjustable ratchet recline wing chair.
Recently reupholstered in vintage
Category
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Reclining Wooden Lounge Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Reclining Wooden Lounge Chair with Spindle Back, Newly upholstered in Natural + Pale Blue Woven
Category
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful piece of Danish modern design and craftsmanship. The backrest can be set to three different positions, thus enabling various seating experiences or uses.
Original spring ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
French Deco Reclining Club Chair, circa 1915, Newly Upholstered
Located in Houston, TX
reclining club chair is both a chair and lounger. With a metal rod to secure the recline, the chair back can
Category
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Iron
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet
France circa 1880
Newly upholstered in velvet crewel by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860.
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Arne Vodder FD-164, Teak Recliner, Adjustable 3-Positions, France & Son Denmark
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Arne Vodder FD-164, teak recliner, adjustable three positions, France & Son Denmark, new replaced
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 37.25 in W 31 in D 29 in
Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
This lounge chair with pouf are good examples of the great craftsmanship of Arne Vodder. A modest
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
18th C. Antique French Louis XIII "Reclining" Chair w/Aubusson
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 18th century French recliner still retaining its fine 17th century aubusson
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Audoux Minet Reclining Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of Audoux Minet reclining lounge chairs with newly upholstered seat cushions and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860.
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 52 in W 28.5 in D 38.5 in
Pair of French Art Deco Reclining Sling Leather Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco reclining sling back leather lounge chairs. During production, the wooden parts
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair, circa 1860.
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 52 in W 28.5 in D 38.5 in
Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak and Leather Recliner
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This striking chair design is by Arne Vodder for France and Son in the 1960s. Made in Denmark from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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French Reclining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French reclining chair for your home. A French reclining chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French reclining chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French reclining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French reclining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, France & Søn and John Stuart Inc. are consistently popular.
How Much is a French Reclining Chair?
A French reclining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,011, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
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 Reclining Chair
- What is a recliner chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
- 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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