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What is a fauteuil in France?
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In France, a fauteuil is any chair that features arms and upholstery. In the U.S. and England, the term usually refers to a chair with an upholstered back and seat and a decorative wooden frame complete with arms. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique and vintage armchairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th Century French Fauteuil Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Late 18th century Louis XVI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a cartouche to the top, with downnswept arms and fluted legs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced silhouette.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Magnificent Pair of French Aubusson Tapestry and Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two of the prettiest French fauteuil chairs we've ever seen having ornately carved wood painted frames and original tapestry Aubusson upholstery with horsehair stuffing and springs.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised palmettes where the arm rails meet the seat. Original brass sabots. 17"seat height,3...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,750
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs
Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold look
Cushioned backs, seats and arms so very comfortable
Reupholstered with floral ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
