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Melting Chair in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting chair in blue shagreen and bronze patina brass is a beautiful piece to accompany a dining table or desk. The piece has incredible detail and inlay work with the shagreen ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950's French White Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French White Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six 1950’s French White Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six. Reminiscent of Tolix but not made by Tolix, this style...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Maison Jansen Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Swan and Lyre Back Chairs. The folding chairs have brass swans to the top on each side. The frames of the chairs are dark blue with claw feet. Two of the ch...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French manufacturer XO Design. Slick Slick is the essence of a chair. A concentrate of elegance an...
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1990s French Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Set of 4 Maison CC Dining Chairs, Vittorio Introini Style, France, 1970s
By Oscar Niemeyer, Vittorio Introini
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 stunning sculptural dining chairs from the 1970s The chairs feature a very solid frame with a cantilever curved form made of galvanized steel. The seats and the backrests...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have sets available in any quantity through 1stdibs. We had been looking for a proper ...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

1950s French Artprog Sky Blue Metal Stacking Outdoor Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s french artprog sky blue metal stacking outdoor chairs – set of six 1950s french artprog sky blue metal stacking outdoor chairs – set of six. Reminiscent of Tolix but not made ...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good vintage condition. The chair has been professionally polished. Natural imperfection...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The cream linen upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Modern Dining Chairs, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve chairs. This chair is very comfortable and ideal as a dining chair. Price for 12, we can sell by multiples of 2 on request. Only one chair is upholstered, ask about COM...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Impressive Set of Six Iconic Vintage Smoked Lucite Swivel Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern space age swivel dining chairs features smoked lucite sculpted backs and padded seats in brown suede leather and stylish designed chrome bases....
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Plexiglass Zig Zag Chairs
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These Zig Zag chairs were designed and produced in the 1960s. After more than 60 years of use, they are still in good vintage condition. The transparent yellow plexiglass or perspex ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

Set of 4 Plexiglass Zig Zag Chairs
Set of 4 Plexiglass Zig Zag Chairs
H 30.32 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden Chair in cream shagreen and upholstered in cream calf-hair adds the perfect balance between fantasy and modernity to any space. This chair can be used as an entrance piece a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

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Shagreen Stingray

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Michel Charron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plexiglass and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Charron, dining chairs, plexiglass, aluminum, fabric, France, 1970s These organic shaped dining chairs were designed by the French designer Michel Charron. Each chair consist...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A-Chair Indoor in White by Xavier Pauchard and Tolix, US
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, the A-chair met with worldwide success from the beginning. It has been imitated but never equaled! Before becoming part of the collections at the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

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Steel

Boris Tabacoff Set of 4 'Dumas Chairs" in Sculpted Lucite, 1970s
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Dumas Chairs" in sculpted thick lucite by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, (Moblier Modulaire Moderne), France, 1970’s. Custom contoured gray ultra suede cushions by Lobel Modern. T...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Lucite

Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...
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Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This large set of armchairs were commiss...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Comfortable French Art Nouveau Industrial Wrought Iron Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of comfortable French Art Nouveau industrial benches. Also sold individually. Heavy and sturdy wrought iron base. Great for dining. Would need to be reupholstered with C. O. M.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Shagreen Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Chair is the ultimate luxury seating for a dining room or corner area. The seating area ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michel Mangematin Mid-Century Modern Sixteen Steel and Brass French Chairs
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Rare and exceptional chairs by Michel Mangematin. Made of steel and brass structure, upholstered in grey velvet, France, 1970s. Sixteen chair available. Upon request
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 14 René Prou Art Deco Gold Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Blue Fabric
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of Fourteenth Art Deco wrought iron dining chairs by René Prou in the 1940s style. The set consisting out of 12 side chairs and 2 arm chairs in gold powder-coated wrought...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Industrial Dining Chairs by PO! Paris c2000
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of 8 industrial abstract iron steel with rebar tri-leg configuration dining chairs. Professionally made from car bonnets in France. Signed PO! Paris. Rubber feet on the...
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1990s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Set of Four Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking set of four vintage dining chairs attributed to Mathieu Matégot in his trademark perforated and lacquered sheet steel. Wonderful lightness to these, masterful use of steel e...
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stackable Metal Chairs, France, 1929
Located in Milan, IT
Stackable green, galvanized tin chairs, from Joseph Mathieu, for Multipl’s. France 1929 ca. Can be purchased separately 500 euro each.
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

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Metal

Stackable Metal Chairs, France, 1929
Stackable Metal Chairs, France, 1929
H 33 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Set of 4 Pierre Guariche Aluminum Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 4 aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautifully minimal design. Extremely rare. The non conv...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Iron

Set of Mid-Century French Metal and Rush Dining Chairs '4'
Located in London, GB
Set of mid-century dining chairs. Metal framed with rush seats which remain in great condition. France, c1960s. Some patina to the metal, commensurate with age. Locat...
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Michel Mangematin Mid-Century Modern Sixteen Steel and Brass French Chairs
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Rare and exceptional set of sixteen chairs by Michel Mangematin. Made of steel and brass structure, upholstered in grey velvet, France, 1970s. Our main target is customer satisfac...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Shagreen Chair with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Chair is the ultimate luxury seating for a dining room or corner area. The seating area ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Contemporary Kartell Mademoiselle Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Contemporary Kartell Mademoiselle dining chairs, with a faux crocodile pattern polyurethane fabric covered seat, and polycarbonate (Lucite) legs. (Designer: PHILIPPE STARCK...
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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic, Lucite, Upholstery

1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table 'Model 1296'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 120cm (Model 1296 ) 1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 120cm (Model 1296). Tolix is one of our...
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 6 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau") chairs, dating from the 1950s. This set comes from the collection of Yves Saint ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Iron

Cast Aluminum Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautifully minimal design. Extremely rare. The non conventional ...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Blue Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria stool by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The the seat is upholstered i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Organically Swivel Dining Chairs by Ligne Roset, Set of Four, France
By Ligne Roset, Eero Saarinen
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Organically swivel dining chairs, set of four. France. Upholstered in light grey Kvadrat Divina MD wool fabric.
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Early 2000s French Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1974, Pierre Paulin, Ten Very Elegant Comfortable Light White Garden Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Rene Prou Art Deco Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Blue Fabric Seats
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of Six Art Deco Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Rene Prou in the 1940s Style. Seat is covered in a Royal Blue Fabric. Measures: Seat Height: 17 inches.  
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Set of Four Metal Stacking Chairs by Tolix
By Tolix
Located in Buchanan, NY
A set of four vintage 1940s metal Tolix chairs. These are NOT reproductions. These vintage metal Tolix chairs are the ultimate statement piece. They have been stripped and polished t...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Comfortable French Art Nouveau Industrial Wrought Iron Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of comfortable French Art Nouveau industrial benches. Also sold individually. Heavy and sturdy wrought iron base. Great for dining. Would need to be reupholstered with C. O. M.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Original French Multiple’s Armchairs - Set of Six
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s set of six original French Multipl’s armchairs. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and made in Pierre Benite in Lyon. Multipl’s chairs are an iconic part of industrial French history a...
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Midcentury Bamboo & Rattan Dining Set, Six Highback Chairs, 1950, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Rare midcentury French dining set, thick faceted oval glass* top bamboo dining table with six bamboo and rattan dining high back chairs. Outstanding craftsmanship, all bamboo parts a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of French Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
White painted carved wood faux bamboo armchairs with attached slip cushion from Paris, 1960s. Price is for one pair. Six chairs total are available.
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Total Six Art Deco Parisian Garden Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The six Art Deco chairs that once stood in a Parisian park or bistro garden chairs can now grace your porch or terrace, they have been newly painted silver. The seats are made of met...
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Total Six Art Deco Parisian Garden Chairs
Total Six Art Deco Parisian Garden Chairs
H 29 in W 20.75 in D 14.5 in
Set of 6 vintage French Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
set of 6 1960's Dinning chairs.
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 vintage French Dining Chairs
Set of 6 vintage French Dining Chairs
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Six Art Deco Parisian Garden Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The six Art Deco chairs that once stood in a Parisian park or bistro garden chairs can now grace your porch or terrace -- they have been newly painted silver. The seats are made of ...
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Six Art Deco Parisian Garden Chairs
Six Art Deco Parisian Garden Chairs
H 29 in W 20.75 in D 14.5 in
Set of Six Stackable Metal Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original condition form the 1970s.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Stackable Metal Chairs
Set of Six Stackable Metal Chairs
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Vintage French High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of four high back chairs with stained beechwood frames and teal leatherette seat and backs.
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Set of Four Mid-Century French Metal and Brass Dining Chairs
By Colette Gueden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic set of four dining chairs in painted metal with brass accents in the style of Colette Gueden or Maison Jansen. Original French blue paint and upholstered seats. Elegant styliz...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Maurice Hirsch Exceptionnal Set of 12 Chairs, Newly Upholstered
By Maurice Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
MAURICE HIRSCH exceptionnal neo classic 1940's set of 12 chairs newly upholstered in velvet and ready to be used
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet

8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas. Dimensions provided below are...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of Eight Neo-Gothic Low Back Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
A unique set of eight Neo-Gothic dining room chairs that reflect a Hollywood Regency feel as well. Upholstered in a teal blue shade of velvet in excellent condition. These chairs are...
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Cut Steel

Handsome Set of Six Louis XVI Style Side Chairs Covered in Blue and White Stripe
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of six Louis XVI style side chairs covered in blue and white stripe cotton fabric with nickel nailhead trim. Great Scale. Feel free to call or email with further que...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Two Upholstered Louis XIII Chairs, c. 1860
Located in Napa, CA
Two Louis VIII style chairs made in France in 1860 with deeply patinaed ash, upholstered in white linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Ash

Set of Six Vintage French Pierre Vandel Chairs
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of French vintage dining chairs designed by Pierre Vandel. Original upholstery and frames are coated aluminum and brass detail with a rich finish.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of 18th Century Style Armchair in the Italian Taste
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18th century style Italianate, "Mediterranean" armchair, upholstered seat, padded armrests and woven cane back, with antique grey patina finish; William R. Eubanks interior design in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant, wide and comfortable set of seven chairs and six armchairs from the 1950s. Made of sturdy but light tubular metal, painted white. Criss-crossed iron seat bases. The cushions...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
Set of 13 French 1950s Chairs
H 40.16 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Set of Eight Neo-Gothic Low Back Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique set of eight [8] Neo-Gothic dining room chairs that reflect a Hollywood Regency feel as well. Upholstered in a teal blue shade of velvet in excellent condition. These chairs...
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Cut Steel

Pair of Armchairs in Lacquer by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted armchairs that carry the imprint of Jarrige's joyous exploration of voids and solids.
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2010s French Armchairs

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Lacquer

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and unusual set of six hand-wrought iron chairs attributed to René Prou. The iron has a lovely, heavy feel and is painted glossy black. Traces of earlier greeny blue paint ar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

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Gray French Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gray french dining room chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, all gray french dining room chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 205 antique and vintage gray french dining room chairs in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray french dining room chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray french dining room chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gray french dining room chairs over the years, but those made by Tolix, Xavier Pauchard and Pierre Guariche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gray French Dining Room Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,445, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $36,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining Room Chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.