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Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

By Georges Jacob

Located in Doylestown, PA

An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Beech

4 french wrought iron chauffeuses circa 1940
4 french wrought iron chauffeuses circa 1940

4 french wrought iron chauffeuses circa 1940

Located in PARIS, FR

Chic set of 4 French chauffeuses circa 1940 New linen pillows Seat H 37 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Fireside Chair
French Fireside Chair

French Fireside Chair

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French chauffeuse with ottoman, 1950s, sycamore frame, the circular seat resting on sycamore boomerang legs with cream ribbed fabric upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish French chair, bergere or chauffeuse makes a great side chair in a living area, bedroom, dressing room or closet and dates to the 1920...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Upholstered Chauffeuse Chairs, Pine Frame, French Design, 1960s
Upholstered Chauffeuse Chairs, Pine Frame, French Design, 1960s

Upholstered Chauffeuse Chairs, Pine Frame, French Design, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

1960's French pair of chauffeuse chairs. Easy chairs made of quality pine frames.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Chauffeuses Armchair by Plumbum
Chauffeuses Armchair by Plumbum

Chauffeuses Armchair by Plumbum

Located in Geneve, CH

Chauffeuses armchair by Plumbum Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon.

Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool

1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile
1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile

1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile

Located in London, GB

A late 19th-century French Napoleon III chauffeuse or slipper chair.

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech

Large French Late Napoléon III Slipper Chair/Chauffeuse, Circa 1880
Large French Late Napoléon III Slipper Chair/Chauffeuse, Circa 1880

Large French Late Napoléon III Slipper Chair/Chauffeuse, Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A remarkably generous French transitional Napoleon III to Belle Époque period chauffeuse, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968
Four "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968

Four "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968

By François Arnal

Located in Paris, FR

Four rare "Texas" low chauffeuses in white lacquered wire mesh, with foam cushions covered in blue denim with yellow stitching. The cushions have many pockets, two large in the back...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection
French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection

French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique French Napoleon III tufted velvet and needlework chauffeuse chair owned by Ann and Gordon Getty.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Rare chauffeuses par la maison Jansen
Rare chauffeuses par la maison Jansen

Rare chauffeuses par la maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare ensemble de trois chauffeuses par la maison jansen en verre de saint Gobain

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968
Pair of "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968

Pair of "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968

By François Arnal, Atelier A

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of rare "Texas" low chauffeuses in white lacquered wire mesh, with foam cushions covered in blue denim with yellow stitching. The cushions have many pockets, two large in the b...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Rare paire de chauffeuses par André Roset
Rare paire de chauffeuses par André Roset

Rare paire de chauffeuses par André Roset

By Ligne Roset

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare chauffeuses par André Roset, prochain fondateur de l’éditeur ligne Roset. Cette paire de chauffeuses fut créé pour le Crous de Versailles.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 2 Chauffeuses Armchairs by Plumbum
Set of 2 Chauffeuses Armchairs by Plumbum

Set of 2 Chauffeuses Armchairs by Plumbum

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Chauffeuses armchairs by Plumbum Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon.

Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool

1946 Pair of  "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
1946 Pair of  "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus

1946 Pair of "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of armchairs "Chauffeuse" of 1946 attributed to Andre Arbus Composed of a low seat with cushion, the upholstery is original horsehair and spring, high back in horsehair. Fabric ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech

Fauteuil chauffeuse style Roche Bobois vintage en chrome et cuir tuile
Fauteuil chauffeuse style Roche Bobois vintage en chrome et cuir tuile

Fauteuil chauffeuse style Roche Bobois vintage en chrome et cuir tuile

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Fauteuil chauffeuse vintage des années 70, style Roche Bobois de l’époque, dans le goût de Mario Bellini ou de Jacques Charpentier, en cuir couleur orange tuile capitonné, base en mé...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fauteuil chauffeuse “luge” brutalistes à bascule style Jean Touret vintage pin
Fauteuil chauffeuse “luge” brutalistes à bascule style Jean Touret vintage pin

Fauteuil chauffeuse “luge” brutalistes à bascule style Jean Touret vintage pin

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Fauteuil chauffeuse à bascule vintage des années 50, dans le style du modèle “luge” de Jean Touret, superbe design brutaliste, en bois de pin massif, assise et dossier entièrement ré...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses modernistes vintage en skai noir et métal
Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses modernistes vintage en skai noir et métal

Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses modernistes vintage en skai noir et métal

Located in BESANÇON, FR

2 fauteuils chauffeuses modernistes vintage des années 60, en skai noir surpiqué, structure et pieds tubulaires carrés en métal noir, beau design dans le goût des chauffeuses de Pier...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Paire de fauteuils chauffeuses brutalistes à lattes vintage en bois années 60
Paire de fauteuils chauffeuses brutalistes à lattes vintage en bois années 60

Paire de fauteuils chauffeuses brutalistes à lattes vintage en bois années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses vintage des années 60, en lattes de bois, détails vis apparentes, beau design original, très bon état général. Ref 241 001 Hauteur : 98 cm Largeur : ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Suite de 3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage en cuir jaune moutarde
Suite de 3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage en cuir jaune moutarde

Suite de 3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage en cuir jaune moutarde

By Roche Bobois

Located in BESANÇON, FR

3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage des années 70, dans le goût du designer français Jacques Charpentier, en cuir jaune moutarde, pouvant être utilisés séparément ou assembl...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Canapé modulable vintage Snake composé de 11 modules chauffeuses et 3 poufs
Canapé modulable vintage Snake composé de 11 modules chauffeuses et 3 poufs

Canapé modulable vintage Snake composé de 11 modules chauffeuses et 3 poufs

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Incroyable et immense canapé banquette entièrement modulable vintage des années 70 80, modèle Snake, composé de 11 modules d’assises type chauffeuses et de 3 poufs repose-pieds, en t...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric

Fauteuil chauffeuse Fröscher vintage en tissu orange et bois des années 70 80
Fauteuil chauffeuse Fröscher vintage en tissu orange et bois des années 70 80

Fauteuil chauffeuse Fröscher vintage en tissu orange et bois des années 70 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Fauteuil chauffeuse vintage des années 70 80, de marque Fröscher Sitform (étiquette présente), dans le goûts des chauffeuse de André Sornay, dossier et assise en tissu lainé orange f...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fauteuil chauffeuse moderniste vintage en tissu et métal chromé des années 60 70
Fauteuil chauffeuse moderniste vintage en tissu et métal chromé des années 60 70

Fauteuil chauffeuse moderniste vintage en tissu et métal chromé des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Fauteuil chauffeuse moderniste vintage des années 60 70, en métal chromé tubulaire, assise et dossier en tissu de laine orange et marron, coussins amovibles, beau design dans le styl...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses vintage en pin et tissu des années 70
Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses vintage en pin et tissu des années 70

Suite de 2 fauteuils chauffeuses vintage en pin et tissu des années 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

2 fauteuils chauffeuses vintage des années 70, en bois de pin, dossiers et assises constitués de coussins amovibles en tissu de laine blanc et beige, détails laiton, très confortable...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Nice pair of G10 Chauffeuse Armchairs design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne
Nice pair of G10 Chauffeuse Armchairs design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne

Nice pair of G10 Chauffeuse Armchairs design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne

By Pierre Guariche

Located in NICE, FR

This is a pair of iconic G10 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Airborne. The sleek, minimalist design reflects Guariche's signature modernist approach, with a tubular bla...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Slipper Medallion Chairs
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Slipper Medallion Chairs

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Slipper Medallion Chairs

Located in Montreal, Quebec

These French Slipper Medallion chairs are a rare find. In France, they are called "chauffeuses," which translates to fireside chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Damask

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18th Century French Chauffeuse
18th Century French Chauffeuse

18th Century French Chauffeuse

Unavailable

H 34 in W 23 in D 17 in

18th Century French Chauffeuse

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Gracious and elegant Chauffeuse, 18th century French, crushed velvet upholstered in good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

French Chauffeuse 18th Century
French Chauffeuse 18th Century

French Chauffeuse 18th Century

Unavailable

H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in

French Chauffeuse 18th Century

Located in Palm Beach, FL

One single chauffeuse, 18th century, upholstered in a strié yellow gold velvet. Good condition.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Chauffeuse
Chauffeuse

Chauffeuse

Unavailable

H 33 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Chauffeuse

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany chair with spindle back and bronze knobs that were originally used to attach a pillow. Recently reupholstered.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

French 1940s Chauffeuse Attributed to Rotschild
French 1940s Chauffeuse Attributed to Rotschild

French 1940s Chauffeuse Attributed to Rotschild

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

French 1940s Chauffeuse Attributed to Rotschild

By Jean-Maurice Rothschild

Located in Brussels, BE

French 1940s chauffeuse attributed to Rotschild Reupholstered 10 years ago Attributed to Jean-Maurice Rotschild.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Chauffeuse de Christian Adam, France, 1970
Chauffeuse de Christian Adam, France, 1970

Chauffeuse de Christian Adam, France, 1970

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 24.02 in D 38.59 in

Chauffeuse de Christian Adam, France, 1970

By Christian Adam

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare et belle chauffeuse de Christian Adam des années 70. Bel état général. Tissu en velours d'origine. légère usure d'usage Dimensions : L : 61 cm x H : 57 cm x P : 98 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Raffel Chauffeuse Chairs
Raffel Chauffeuse Chairs

Raffel Chauffeuse Chairs

Unavailable

H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in

Raffel Chauffeuse Chairs

By Raphael Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare pair of 1970's club chairs by French designer Raphael Raffel. Unusual off white and black abs plastic pedestal bases upholstered in blazing canary yellow and black vinyl. Ple...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Club Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Upholstery

Pair of Chauffeuses
Pair of Chauffeuses

Pair of Chauffeuses

Unavailable

H 37 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Chauffeuses

Located in New York, NY

The present chair, designed á la manière des Turcs, with everted arched backs having deep channeling on the side and front rails. The highly polished and finely grained mahogany sea...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Paire de fauteuils ou chauffeuses "Airborne", France vers 1970
Paire de fauteuils ou chauffeuses "Airborne", France vers 1970

Paire de fauteuils ou chauffeuses "Airborne", France vers 1970

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paire de fauteuils ou chauffeuses Airborne. France. Datant des années 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Boris Tabacoff Sphere MMM chauffeuse
Boris Tabacoff Sphere MMM chauffeuse

Boris Tabacoff Sphere MMM chauffeuse

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in

Boris Tabacoff Sphere MMM chauffeuse

By Boris Tabacoff

Located in PARIS, FR

Boris Tabacoff (1927-1985) Chauffeuses Sphère, circa 1971 Mobilier Modulaire Moderne éditeur Altuglas fumé, acier chromé, tissu lainé crème Measures: H. 62 cm - L. 67 cm - P. 65...

Category

Late 20th Century French Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Saber Leg Chauffeuses
Pair of Saber Leg Chauffeuses

Pair of Saber Leg Chauffeuses

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Saber Leg Chauffeuses

By Baptistin Spade

Located in Paris, ile de france

A pair of "boudoir" 1940s chauffeuses attributed to Batistin Spade with shaped saber legs, skirt and side frames in mahogany with new weaved cream silk and cord piped upholstery.

Category

20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Directoire Mahogany Chauffeuse
Pair of Directoire Mahogany Chauffeuse

Pair of Directoire Mahogany Chauffeuse

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 17.63 in D 21.25 in

Pair of Directoire Mahogany Chauffeuse

By Henri Jacob

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Directoire Chauffeuse beautifully carved and upholstered in horsehair. Width: 13.5 inches Depth: 16 inches Height: 31 1/2 inches Seat Height: 19.75 inches Width: 1...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Napoleon III Period Chauffeuses
Pair of Napoleon III Period Chauffeuses

Pair of Napoleon III Period Chauffeuses

Unavailable

H 34 in W 21 in D 25 in

Pair of Napoleon III Period Chauffeuses

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of 19th century French Napoleon III period upholstered "chauffeuses," circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Chauffeuses (Low Chairs)
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Chauffeuses (Low Chairs)

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Chauffeuses (Low Chairs)

Unavailable

H 35 in W 15 in D 18 in

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Chauffeuses (Low Chairs)

By Georges Jacob

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of Louis XVI "chauffeuses", or low chairs, pearl-grey painted with a lyre back including rosettes, on fluted tapering legs. Upholstered in patterned light-blue silk. Attr...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fauteuil / Chauffeuse française refaite 100% neuf tissu bouclette
Fauteuil / Chauffeuse française refaite 100% neuf tissu bouclette

Fauteuil / Chauffeuse française refaite 100% neuf tissu bouclette

By Pierre Guariche

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Style moderniste, siège refait intégralement Design attribué à Pierre GUARICHE pour Airborne International Sangles neuves pour le maintien Mousse haute densité neuve pour le confort ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Togo "Chauffeuse" Model in Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Togo "Chauffeuse" Model in Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Togo "Chauffeuse" Model in Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in lyon, FR

Togo "chauffeuse" model in brown leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. circa 2000. Very good condition. The armchair has been reupholstered. The underside and the label are ...

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Togo "Chauffeuse" Models by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Set of Two Togo "Chauffeuse" Models by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Set of Two Togo "Chauffeuse" Models by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in lyon, FR

Set of two brown leather Togo "chauffeuse" models by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. circa 2000. Very good condition. The armchairs have been reupholstered. The underside and the...

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Paire De Chauffeuses Week-End De Pierre Gautier-Delaye Pour Vergnères, 1955
Paire De Chauffeuses Week-End De Pierre Gautier-Delaye Pour Vergnères, 1955

Paire De Chauffeuses Week-End De Pierre Gautier-Delaye Pour Vergnères, 1955

By Pierre Gautier-Delaye

Located in PARIS, FR

Paire de chauffeuses en pin des Landes à dossiers et assises paillés de Pierre Gautier Delaye. Série les meubles week-end, éditée par Vergnères. Modèle présenté au salon des arts mén...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chauffeuse d'angle Togo "peau de pêche" par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset
Chauffeuse d'angle Togo "peau de pêche" par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset

Chauffeuse d'angle Togo "peau de pêche" par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in SAINT-ESTÈVE, FR

Très belle chauffeuse d'angle, modèle Togo, créée par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset dans les années 70. Modèle en "peau de pêche" datant du début des années 80, de couleur orangée,...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

French "Chauffeuse" Chair
French "Chauffeuse" Chair

French "Chauffeuse" Chair

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H 36.5 in W 16.5 in D 17 in

French "Chauffeuse" Chair

Located in Austin, TX

Charming painted and hand carved cherrywood low chair, made in Provence to knit by the fire. Floral carving and shell on apron, X stretcher, turned legs. Original rush seat in great ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Rush

Pair of Napoleon III French Chauffeuses With Ottoman
Pair of Napoleon III French Chauffeuses With Ottoman

Pair of Napoleon III French Chauffeuses With Ottoman

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of ARMCHAIRS AND OTTOMANS, rolled arms, pearwood feet,with 2 wheels on each armchair
Recently reupholstered in muslan. Can be sold individually.
PRICED INDIVIDUALY.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Pearwood, Fabric

Three Midcentury French Chauffeuses Chairs Chrome and Fabric, to Be Recovered
Three Midcentury French Chauffeuses Chairs Chrome and Fabric, to Be Recovered

Three Midcentury French Chauffeuses Chairs Chrome and Fabric, to Be Recovered

Located in Labrit, Landes

Three vintage fauteuil chauffeuse chairs, Very typical of the 1970s The fabric must be recovered Good condition Shipping: L65 P67 H 76 14.2kg/p.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Three Midcentury French Chauffeuses Chairs Chrome and Fabric, to Be Recovered
Three Midcentury French Chauffeuses Chairs Chrome and Fabric, to Be Recovered

Three Midcentury French Chauffeuses Chairs Chrome and Fabric, to Be Recovered

Located in Labrit, Landes

Three vintage fauteuil chauffeuse chairs, Very typical of the 1970s The fabric must be recovered Good condition Shipping: L65 P67 H 76 14.2kg/p.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of chic late XIXth century chauffeuses
Pair of chic late XIXth century chauffeuses

Pair of chic late XIXth century chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic late 19th century French chauffeuses (low chair with no armrests traditionnaly placed by the fireplace for emposure to the warmth of the fire).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

French Mid century Chairs in the Style of Andre Arbus
French Mid century Chairs in the Style of Andre Arbus

French Mid century Chairs in the Style of Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Chauffeuses Fireside chairs in the style of Arbus.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Country "Chauffeuse" with Rush Seat
French Country "Chauffeuse" with Rush Seat

French Country "Chauffeuse" with Rush Seat

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H 44 in W 17.25 in D 19.5 in

French Country "Chauffeuse" with Rush Seat

Located in Austin, TX

French antique country style "chauffeuse" (fireside) chair with original rush seat and hand painted frame.

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Tufted Chauffeuses
Tufted Chauffeuses

Tufted Chauffeuses

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H 31 in W 23 in D 22 in

Tufted Chauffeuses

Located in Washington, DC

a pair of tufted Napoleon III period chauffeuses - low chairs for sitting by the fire. covered in light plum linen.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Napoleon III Chauffeuse
Napoleon III Chauffeuse

Napoleon III Chauffeuse

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H 37 in W 20 in D 30 in

Napoleon III Chauffeuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Napoleon III Chauffeuse

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Late French Art Deco Chauffeuses
Pair of Late French Art Deco Chauffeuses

Pair of Late French Art Deco Chauffeuses

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H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Late French Art Deco Chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of late French Art Deco Chauffeuses that have been newly upholstered in an abstract patterned silk velvet in the perfect shade of orange.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Jacques Quinet Chauffeuses
Jacques Quinet Chauffeuses

Jacques Quinet Chauffeuses

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H 28 in W 23 in D 28 in

Jacques Quinet Chauffeuses

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A pair of scarce slung slipper chairs by Jacques Quinet. The frames are comprised of tubular steel and are entirely wrapped in leatherette and saddle stitched. Brass sabots adorn eac...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Comfortable Napoleon III chauffeuse
Comfortable Napoleon III chauffeuse

Comfortable Napoleon III chauffeuse

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H 33 in W 27 in D 30 in

Comfortable Napoleon III chauffeuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Comfortable Napoleon III chauffeuse.
Seat Height 15(in)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Louis XV style chauffeuses
Pair Louis XV style chauffeuses

Pair Louis XV style chauffeuses

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H 31 in W 19 in D 15 in

Pair Louis XV style chauffeuses

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of Louis XV style chauffeuses painted grey

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Small Napoleon III green chauffeuse
Small Napoleon III green chauffeuse

Small Napoleon III green chauffeuse

Sold

H 29 in W 21 in D 29 in

Small Napoleon III green chauffeuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Napoleon III green chauffeuse

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Small Napoleon III period chauffeuse
Small Napoleon III period chauffeuse

Small Napoleon III period chauffeuse

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H 30 in W 21 in D 26 in

Small Napoleon III period chauffeuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Napoleon III period chauffeuse. 16 in. seat height.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French White Linen Chauffeuse in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
French White Linen Chauffeuse in the Manner of Jacques Adnet

French White Linen Chauffeuse in the Manner of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

Rebuilt and newly reupholstered in white linen. French, c. 1940.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

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Chauffeuses "Albany" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, France, 1977
Chauffeuses "Albany" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, France, 1977

Chauffeuses "Albany" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, France, 1977

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

Une rare paire de chauffeuse model "Albany" du designer Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, édité en1977 nos chauffeuse vintage sont en velours côtelé de couleur orange sur une structur...

Category

Vintage 1970s European French Provincial Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Napoleon III chauffeuses
Pair of Napoleon III chauffeuses

Pair of Napoleon III chauffeuses

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H 15 in W 24 in D 28 in

Pair of Napoleon III chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic pair of Napoleon III chauffeuses

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Chauffeuse or Slipper Chair
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Chauffeuse or Slipper Chair

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Chauffeuse or Slipper Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning French transitional Louis XV-XVI style painted Chauffeuse, slipper chair or vanity chair.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Charlotte Perriand's Chauffeuse Ombra, 2003
Charlotte Perriand's Chauffeuse Ombra, 2003

Charlotte Perriand's Chauffeuse Ombra, 2003

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H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in

Charlotte Perriand's Chauffeuse Ombra, 2003

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Designer: Charlotte Perriand Publisher: Cassina Edition: 2003 Material: Structure steel black / seat and backrest in fabric with lime green cover Dimensions: H 65, D 80, W 70 cm ...

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Early 2000s French Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses
Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses

Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses

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H 37 in W 20 in D 30 in

Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Napoleon III Velvet "Chauffeuses"
Pair of Napoleon III Velvet "Chauffeuses"

Pair of Napoleon III Velvet "Chauffeuses"

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H 25.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in

Pair of Napoleon III Velvet "Chauffeuses"

Located in Austin, TX

Antique pair of "chauffeuses" (fireside chairs) from the French Second Empire period in their original silk velvet upholstery and matching trim.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Small red velvet Napoleon III chauffeuse
Small red velvet Napoleon III chauffeuse

Small red velvet Napoleon III chauffeuse

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H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in

Small red velvet Napoleon III chauffeuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small red velvet Napoleon III chauffeuse

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chic Small Napoleon III Muslin Chauffeuse
Chic Small Napoleon III Muslin Chauffeuse

Chic Small Napoleon III Muslin Chauffeuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic Small Napoleon III Muslin Chauffeuse.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Italian Ebonized Walnut "Chauffeuse" Chair
Italian Ebonized Walnut "Chauffeuse" Chair

Italian Ebonized Walnut "Chauffeuse" Chair

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H 51.75 in W 17.25 in D 17.75 in

Italian Ebonized Walnut "Chauffeuse" Chair

Located in Austin, TX

Italian vintage solid walnut "chauffeuse" (fireside) chair, ebonized and French polished, newly reupholstered in a gray velvet blend.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Napoleon III Chauffeuse with Antique Casters
Napoleon III Chauffeuse with Antique Casters

Napoleon III Chauffeuse with Antique Casters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Napoleon III Chauffeuse with Antique Casters

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Chauffeuse Chair with Vintage Fabric
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Chauffeuse Chair with Vintage Fabric

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Chauffeuse Chair with Vintage Fabric

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique fruit wood armchair was crafted in France, circa 1860. The "chauffeuse" chair, known as a fireside chair, is a low chair with high backrest, padded armrests and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of chic napoleon III low chauffeuses
Pair of chic napoleon III low chauffeuses

Pair of chic napoleon III low chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic napoleon III low chauffeuses. 14 in seat height. Perfect for close to a fireplace or somewhere where low seating that doesn't obstruct is required.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III chauffeuses
Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III chauffeuses

Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III chauffeuses

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III Chauffeuses
Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III Chauffeuses

Pair of Brown Velvet Napoleon III Chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of brown velvet Napoleon III chauffeuses.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of chic kidney shaped Art Deco chauffeuses
Pair of chic kidney shaped Art Deco chauffeuses

Pair of chic kidney shaped Art Deco chauffeuses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of wide Art Deco chauffeuses

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Pair of Louis XV-Style Carved Walnut Chauffeuses
Pair of Louis XV-Style Carved Walnut Chauffeuses

Pair of Louis XV-Style Carved Walnut Chauffeuses

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a super chic pair of early 20th century French walnut chauffeuse or fireside/slipper chairs that have been newly upholstered in the coveted Clarence House Zebra Belgium linen...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Napoleon III chauffeuse with ebonized turned legs
Classic Napoleon III chauffeuse with ebonized turned legs

Classic Napoleon III chauffeuse with ebonized turned legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Napoleon III chauffeuse with ebonized turned legs. 16 in. seat height.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1960s Chauffeuse Chairs by Pierre Folie
Pair of 1960s Chauffeuse Chairs by Pierre Folie

Pair of 1960s Chauffeuse Chairs by Pierre Folie

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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of 1960s Chauffeuse Chairs by Pierre Folie

By Jacques Charpentier, Pierre Folie

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 1960s chauffeuse chairs by Pierre Folie. Charpentier edition 1963. Inox and renewed suede.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chauffeuse dite S46 ou CHLACC par Pierre Chapo
Chauffeuse dite S46 ou CHLACC par Pierre Chapo

Chauffeuse dite S46 ou CHLACC par Pierre Chapo

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H 37.8 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in

Chauffeuse dite S46 ou CHLACC par Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare chauffeuse dite S46, CHLACC ou dromadaire. Cette chauffeuse fut le premier model de fauteuils crée par Pierre Chapo. Elle reprend tout le corpus iconographique, l’assemblage q...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Rare Pair Of Chauffeuse Lounge Chairs By Joseph Andre Motte - Steiner - France 1960's
Rare Pair Of Chauffeuse Lounge Chairs By Joseph Andre Motte - Steiner - France 1960's

Rare Pair Of Chauffeuse Lounge Chairs By Joseph Andre Motte - Steiner - France 1960's

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in New York, NY

Early 1960's lounge "cahuffeuse" chairs for Steiner Editions; France early 1960's. Structure and base in turned wood; seat and back in original fabric covered foam; suspension by ru...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 600 chauffeuses by Christian Biecher for Addform
Pair of 600 chauffeuses by Christian Biecher for Addform

Pair of 600 chauffeuses by Christian Biecher for Addform

By Marc Newson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 600 chauffeuses by Christian Biecher for Addform

Category

Late 20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Pair of Chauffeuses in the Style of Arbus
Pair of Chauffeuses in the Style of Arbus

Pair of Chauffeuses in the Style of Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Danville, CA

Sexy pair of low slung louver-back Mahogany Lounge Chairs in the style of Andre Arbus.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses with Paisley Upholstery
A Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses with Paisley Upholstery

A Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses with Paisley Upholstery

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Pair of Napoleon III Chauffeuses Upholstered by Branca in a Multi-Colored Embroidered Striped Wool Paisley and on Ebonized Turned Front Castor Supports

Category

Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

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$4,897 / item

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Located in Basel, BS

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Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

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French Chauffeuse For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French chauffeuse you’re looking for. A French chauffeuse — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French chauffeuse you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French chauffeuse, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French chauffeuse has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Steiner, François Arnal and Joseph-André Motte are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Chauffeuse?

Prices for a French chauffeuse can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $16,557, while the average can fetch as much as $2,860.

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.