Chairs, Sofas & Benches
A collection page of Chez Pluie
About
This collection brings together antique French chairs dating from the 17th through the 20th centuries, selected for craftsmanship, proportion, and structural integrity. The range includes finely carved and upholstered examples from the Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI periods, alongside Charles X seating and more vernacular folk art chairs with rush seats, where function and regional character take precedence. Materials and construction vary according to period and use, with frames in walnut, oak, and beech, and finishes that retain original patina and signs of age. These chairs reflect the evolution of French seating, from formal salon pieces to everyday chairs shaped by long use. Each chair is precisely measured, clearly documented, and professionally photographed, with condition and construction details noted. Stock availability is maintained in real time. All chairs ship directly from France and are packed using methods developed for transporting antique furniture. Antique French chairs serve as versatile accent pieces in living rooms, bedrooms, and studies, and pair naturally with coffee tables , vitrines, desks , and antique artwork .