Vintage French Bistro Chairs
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Beech, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Edwardian Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Paint
Vintage 1960s French Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1910s French Country Dining Room Sets
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Rattan
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Other
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage French Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage French Bistro Chairs?
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.
- 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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