Antique French Cathedral Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, Circa 1800-1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1800 - 1830, Provenance from a private church in Rouen, France.
Walnut
French Directoire Walnut Arm Chair with Gilt Bronze Flower Detail, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Directoire Walnut Arm Chair with Gilt Bronze Flower Detail, ca. 1800
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,701Sale Price / set|35% Off
Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Bourgogne (France) cherrywood, oil colors Directoire, circa 1800 Dimensions: height 84 cm, seat height 47 cm Four rural French chairs made of solid cherrywood.
Cherry
Mid 1800's French Regency Upholstered Chair with Ornately Carved Arms, Legs
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning high-back French Regency chair boasts all the beautiful detail one would come to expect from this era. From the hand carved ornamentals on the arms and uprights, to the...
Upholstery, Oak
Leather Chair by Dal Vera, Les Arcs 1800, France, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The design combines a tubular metal frame with a thick leather seat, secured with visible rivets. The straightforward construction and durable materials reflect the functional approa...
Metal
LXVI-style winged bergère in lacquered wood, France, circa 1800
Located in Paris, FR
Large late 18th century grey lacquered wood « bergère » with ears. Newly upholstered and recently covered by our upholsterer in a beautiful damask by Rubelli. Height: 116 cm (45.7 i...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight French Directoire Side Chairs, Attributed to Jacob, Circa 1800
By Georges Jacob
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Directoire Side Chairs France, circa 1795–1805 This refined set of eight French Directoire side chairs exemplifies the restrained neoclassicism that emerged in the year...
Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Painted Period Antique French Louis XV Side Chair with Animal Print
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality period antique French Louis XV side chair is a remarkable blend of historic craftsmanship and updated style. The hand-carved frame features elegant cabriole legs, s...
Walnut
1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Upholstered, Walnut, Bergere & Stool, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
The dark walnut material adds a touch of sophistication to any indoor space, and the nailhead trim highlights the intricate French furniture design. The set includes a bench and chai...
Fabric, Wood
Rare French Alpine Folk Art escabelle, Hautes-Alpes, Late 18th Century
Located in grand Lancy, CH
This French Alpine escabelle from the Hautes-Alpes region dates from the late 18th to the early 19th century and is a remarkable example of rustic mountain folk art. Handcrafted fro...
Wood
French Pair of Side Poplar Chairs Escabelle Swiss Alp Style 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs Escabelle, made of poplar in 1807. Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin. A heart on the folder Shipping: 90 / 51 / 39 cm 8 Kg
Poplar
An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Charles Percier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
All six frames featuring swan shaped brass inlaid motifs strikingly silhouetted against ebonized panels within brass moldings, over hand carved lyre-shaped splats replete with brass ...
Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères
By Henri Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century mahogany side chairs in the manner of Bellange Frères. Raised on turned tapering front legs and sabre rear legs, carved with pierced splades in the shape o...
Leather, Mahogany
1800's Antique French, Chairs and Settee, Gilt, Off White, Parlor Set, Set of 3
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Parlor Set, French, Set of 3 , Chairs and Settee, Gilt, Off White, 1800s, 19th Century! Add a touch of history to your living room with this exquisite Antique Parlo...
Fabric, Giltwood
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
Mahogany
$7,500
Upholstered Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant French armchair, features a solid walnut frame with a graceful silhouette, showcasing beautifully curved armrests and a fully upholstered seat and back in a soothing neu...
Wood
Pair French Louis XVI Ivory Painted Oval Back Arm Chairs with Celadon Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
each neoclassical open armchair with beaded framed oval back above a bowed tight seat over a beaded apron flanked by scrolled arms and uprights with acanthus carving; raised on reede...
Wood, Paint
Fine Empire Period Bronze and Mahogany Desk Chair by Jacob Freres
By Jacob Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany desk armchair upholstered in gilt-tool leather. Signed: "Jacob Freres, rue de Meslee" Provenance: Partridge Fine Arts, New Bond Street, London.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.24 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
Superb Pair of French Provincial Carver Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Sydney, NSW
Superb pair of French Provincial carver chairs, circa 1800. The finely carved stepped back rail above a lyre out swept arm rests rush seat on turned legs.
French Directoire Painted Bergères. Circa 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
French Directoire Painted Bergeres. Circa 1800 Whit upholstery in Rubelli fabric and brass tacks.
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French 1st Empire / Napoleonic Faux Bamboo Campaign Chairs
Located in Sydney, NSW
Antique pair of French Empire officers Campaign chairs in beechwood, faux bamboo, circa 1810. Patent stamp, Brevete SGDG G.L. All original brass fittings, Napoleonic period. Frames o...
Brass
18th c French Directoire Wing Chair
Located in Houston, TX
c 1800 French Directoire wing chair with exposed frame
Wood, Linen
Pair of Empire Mahogany Consulate Chairs, France, 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French mahogany fauteuils or armchairs from the consulate period. Mahogany frame with circular arm rests connecting trapeze shaped back, supported on front square tapered leg...
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Fauteuils
Located in Sydney, NSW
8,500.00. A pair of fauteuils in the Egyptian taste. Mahogany, France, circa 1810.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35 in W 22 in D 20 in
Important Set of 12 French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs, Jacob Freres
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in Hollywood, FL
Number of Pieces 8+ Description set consists of 2 armchairs and 10 side chairs each stamped jacob freres ,rue meslee-- jacob freres was the stamp used by the brothers Georges II and ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 42.52 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Twelve Antique circa 1800 French Gothic Revival French Dining Chairs Very Fine
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning suite of twelve circa 1800 Gothic revival, hand carved oak dining chairs with early silk embroidered upholstery, most likely from France Th...
Oak, Silk
Circa 1800 French Giltwood And Tapestry Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French giltwood side chair has absolutely amazing hand carved details. The ebenist has faded the smallest leaves into the wood replicating the transparency of tiny new ...
Giltwood, Tapestry
Pair of Walnut Regence Chairs circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Walnut Regence Chairs circa 1800
Walnut
Sold
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Set of Six French Directoire Chaires, signed J-E Coryn, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Six identical antique chairs France Beech Directoire around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 45 x 41 cm, seat height: 46 cm Description: Beautiful set of provincial French chairs ...
Beech
French Directoire Bergere in Ikat Fabric, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 19th century Directoire period bergere chair in beech, retaining its original painted finish, newly upholstered in black and white Ikat fabric. Measures: Seat height 18.5" ...
Silk, Beech
Pair of Louis XV Side Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of Louis XV style side chairs, nicely carved frames with a whitewashed finish, recently upholstered in a grey silk velvet, early 19th century.
Beech
Sold
H 39 in W 18 in D 15 in
1800's Antique, Set of 6 French Breton, Carved, Oak, Figural & Floral, Chairs!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Antique Chairs, Set of 6 French Breton, Carved Back, Figural & Floral, 19th Century, 1800s! Beautiful carvings on the back on the chairs! Set of Six French figural and flo...
Oak
Pair Consulat Bergeres with Cannon-Barrel Arms, France, c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Consulat period Bergeres, each constructed in solid Cherry, and with upholstered seats, sides, & back. Dating from the end of the 1700s, and French in origin.
...
Pair of Sophisticated Early Carved French Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated pair of French carved walnut side chairs having beautiful carved reeding in the legs, top crests with lovely rosettes and newly reupholstered with a neutral French line...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of Directoire Painted Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular backs with shield and star. Upholstered seats. Raised on circular tapered legs. Previous owner purchased from John Rosselli.
Wood
Series of 6 Chairs Directoire Period, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 chairs Directoire period, 19th century. Measures: H 87cm, W 45cm, W 58cm.
Wood
Pair of Directoire Painted Marquise, ca 1800
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of carved and painted marquise
French Directoire Period Pair of Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French pair of side chairs. Solid, painted beechwood frames with gold leaf details. Professionally reupholstered in Dupioni silk. An unusual design with excellent ...
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Set of 5 Gothic Style Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Made in France circa 1800. One chair is slightly taller than the others, suggesting it was designated for the head of the table.
Oak
Pair of Rococo Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Rococo form the early 19th century. Original condition, marks, loss of gilt. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upho...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 23 in
Green Lacquered Directoire Chair with Palmette & Cassolette Details(6 Available)
Located in New York, NY
A refined suite of six green lacquered wood chairs, distinguished by baluster front legs and elegantly curved saber back legs. The chairs feature rectangular openwork backs adorned w...
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a concave and arched backrest, the with shaped open armrests allowing a sword and scabbard to remain on the sitter, raised on carbriole legs, the inside of legs with antique i...
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Wingback Marquise Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each large chair with framed winged back above a loose cushion seat flanked by padded arm rests; raised on reeded and fluted supports.
Textile, Walnut
Pair of Directoire Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With scrolled back and turned arm supports, raised on turned tapered legs with loose cushion. Upholstered in green striped silk.
French Scroll Armchair or Hall Chair, Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique chair in elm and pine with a high back, scrolled arms and splayed legs
c.1800 Pair of French Hand-Carved Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Matched pair of 200 year old French throne chairs with beautiful hand-carvings on the arms, feet and stretchers. They have been completely disassembled and restored from the frame up...
Oak
c.1800 Pair of French Hand-Carved Oak Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Matched pair of 200 year old French oak throne chairs with beautiful hand-carvings on the arms, feet and stretchers. They have been completely disassembled and restored from the fram...
Oak
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H 33 in W 31.75 in D 24.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs or Bergère Chairs from the Early 1800’s
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs or Bergère Chairs from the 1800’s.
Upholstery, Velvet, Paint
Two, c. 1800 Marquis Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of period, hand-carved walnut, Provencal marquis chairs in dramatic hand-stitched, tapestry style fabric featuring flowers and leaves affixed by bronze nail heads...
Bronze
Pair of French Charles X gondola chairs, 1800-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Charles X period, French Restoration, mahogany “chaise en gondole” chairs with leather upholstered boxed slip seats.
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Marquise Bergeres, circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine pair of early 19th century Louis XVI Marquise Bergeres (extra wide) in bleached and whitewashed beechwood frames recently upholstered in grey linen upholstery with feather stu...
Linen, Beech
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H 34 in W 17.5 in D 19.63 in
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old.
Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 38.19 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Original Fabric, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI giltwood bergères. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs below fine block rosettes. Extending along the frieze are ...
Fabric, Giltwood
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H 38.19 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Original Fabric, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI giltwood bergères. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs below fine block rosettes. Extending along the frieze are ...
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of Directoire Style Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With rounded crestrail with scrolled ends, conforming back, loose cushion seat, shaped arms, shaped seat rail raised on turned legs tapered legs.
Mahogany
Circa 1800-1815 Pair of Fauteuils or Open Arm Chairs, French
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800-1815 pair of fauteuils or open arm chairs, French.
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 23 in D 21.75 in
Near Pair of Antique French Dagobert Solid Walnut Arm Chairs from Late 1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
The infamous Dagobert chair is a traditional French armchair that originated with the legendary bronze throne chair of King Dagobert I, who reigned during the 7th century in France.
Walnut
French Provincial Farm Chair, Circa 1800
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Provincial Farm Chair, Circa 1800
Elm, Fruitwood
c. 1800 French Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
c. 1800 French Corner Chair much earlier Restored caning in perfect condition
Wood, Cane
Bergere Chair, Armchair, France, circa 1800, Mahogany
Located in Muenster, NRW
Mahogany veneered. Circular armrest form. Exclusive silk seat cover. Anew upholstered and referring. Restored state. Shellac polish. Measures: Height 97 cm, width 65 cm, depth...
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H 36.23 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Louis XV Style Painted Commode Chair or Bergere, French, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
A pretty painted wood commode chair or bergere with cane seat and back and a newly upholstered yellow seat pad. The chair is in the Louis XV style and dates from the early 19th century.
Set of 6 French Dining Chairs Late 1800's
Located in San Francisco, CA
SET OF 6 FRENCH OAK DINING CHAIRS LATE 1800'S 5 side chairs 1 arm chair Arm chairs 25''w x 44''h x 25''d Side chair 19''d x 19''w x 44''h
Set of 8 Late 1800's Oak Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 Late 1800's French Oak Chairs 41.5''h x 17''d x 20''w x 18.5''h seat measurements
Sold
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 16 in
A Pair of white-painted French Directoire period side chairs, c. 1800, with newly reupholstered seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of white-painted French Directoire period side chairs, c. 1800, with newly reupholstered seats
Directoire Side Chair In the manner of Jacob. Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
For further related examples from this period see ""Mobilier Directoire" by C. Massin. French, Circa 1800 See similar examples of bergeres, single chairs, side chairs, dining cha...
Painted French Bergere from mid to late 1800's
Located in Fairhope, AL
this is a very nice looking French bergere chair from the mid to late 1800's.
Wood
Set of 4 French Cane Back Bergeres from the mid 1800's
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is really a great set of French bergeres. the walnut patina is very nice as is the carving. The cane is perfect on all the chairs. The material is attractive but there is som...
Walnut, Cane
Pair of Louis XIV Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Louis XVI Hall Chairs. French, Circa 1800.
Near Pair of French Walnut Directoire Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A near pair of French Walnut Directoire Chairs, c. 1800, newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock for Lee Jofa "City Stripe" in Taupe.
Early 1800's French Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th Century French Armchair (with new paint)
A French Directoire library chair c. 1800
Located in New York, NY
CON22265 A French Directoire library chair c. 1800. Mahogany w/ hand carved florets, stylized leaves, fluted crest rail, tapered & sabre legs, book cloth textile.
Early 19th Century French Empire Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century first French Empire style carved and painted decorated fauteuil chair with detailed swan arm supports.
Wood
$3,950Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 39.5 in W 16.25 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut Sgabello figural side-chairs, each backrest with carvings of winged male figures, the base with female figures...
Walnut
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$387,585
H 65.36 in W 72.05 in D 23.63 in
Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This stunning 18th-century period fireplace mantel, sculpted in exclusive Royal Sarrancolin Fantastico marble, showcases intricate carvings and decorations, including a central shell...
Marble
$2,300 / set
H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabello Chairs with Female Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or hallway with this finely carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Handcrafted in Italy circa 1860, each Renaissance-style seat is sculpted from solid walnut an...
Walnut
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