As opposed to American style armchairs, French style armchairs have delicate intricacies they can only be designed and crafted by French master artisans in the woodworking fields. These French style armchairs are absolutely gorgeous and will fit into your decorative scheme with grace and panache. Take a look at our extensive collection for your next French style armchair.
21 Recommendations and 202 Ideas
Elegant Accent Chair with Recessed Arms
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
Perfect For: Enhancing traditional seating arrangements
What We Like: The polished design offering a versatile and comfortable extra seat
This elegant accent chair is crafted from sturdy birch wood with a brown finish and is upholstered in 100% polyester, creating a sleek and stylish look in any room. Its cushioned back, foam-filled seat, and recessed arms provide ultimate relaxation, while the web suspension seat construction ensures lasting support. Available in a timeless solid hue, this chair blends seamlessly with traditional aesthetics.
$313.99
$419
Designer Advice:
To maintain the chair's pristine appearance, spot clean as needed. For a complete look, pair it with a cozy throw blanket and a decorative pillow that matches your interior color scheme.
Solid Wood French Armchair
Ophelia & Co.
Perfect For: An accent chair in a contemporary French country living room
What We Like: It comes with a matching toss pillow for added comfort and to create a cohesive look
Crafted from solid mahogany wood in a distressed whitewashed oak finish, this French armchair sits on four ornately shaped legs. The backrest of the chair is a traditional woven rattan while the rolled arms feature a comfortable mid-length upholstered portion. The ivory-colored polyester blend upholstered seat is stuffed with soft foam filling.
$489.99
$680
Designer Advice:
This French armchair contains a reversible seat cushion which makes for easy routine cleaning. If you need to properly launder the upholstery, it’s recommended that you simply spot clean any stains with a mild soap in order to maintain the integrity of the fabric.
What Users Say:
Great quality. You just need to screw the legs on, which is very simple. It’s a cute French country addition.
Louis XV French Style Chair
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: The corner of a French country master bedroom suite
What We Like: The classic button-tufting on the backrest adds further sophistication
Sitting on four cabriole-style legs, this French style chair features an arched back upholstered in rich black linen material. The chair is fashioned on a durable frame made out of manufactured wood in a distressed hand-finished look. For added details, there are also apron-style features along the bottom of the seat along with recessed arms with padding and intricate carvings.
$509.99
$1099.67
Designer Advice:
This French style chair makes an inspired choice for a spacious corner in a long corridor outside of the bedroom space in a modern home. Add a tall wooden bookcase with detailed moldings behind the chair. Place a small ottoman nearby and a distressed side table to keep the space feeling cozy and functional.
What Users Say:
Love this. It looks a lot more expensive than it is. It’s not a cheap piece of furniture but when I received it, I was so impressed. Love the softness of it.
American Country-Style Linen Armchair
One Allium Way®
Perfect For: Enhancing dining room or bedroom interiors with a country style
What We Like: Button-type pull points and high-density cushioning
The American country-style linen armchair features a button-accented back for a three-dimensional effect and a high-quality rubber band seat cushion with high-density sponge for ultimate comfort. Its solid wood frame ensures stability and supports up to 300 pounds, while rubber feet protect floors from scratches. The insert-type assembly between the backrest and seat cushion allows for easy assembly.
$349.99
$499.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this armchair with a rustic wooden dining table or place it in a cozy reading corner, adding a soft throw and patterned cushion for added comfort and charm.
Weathered Grey Coastal Farmhouse Armchair
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: Enhancing your den or family room with a coastal farmhouse vibe
What We Like: Vintage appeal with antique brass nailhead accents
This eye-catching armchair adds a fresh and inviting coastal farmhouse touch to your den or family room. The solid and engineered wood exposed frame boasts a weathered grey finish, with antique brass nailhead accents for that extra dose of vintage charm. The 34" wide square silhouette sits on short, tapered legs and features a polyester-linen blend upholstery with diamond cut tufting, providing both style and comfort. Foam-filled and accommodating up to 400 lbs, this armchair offers ample support for cozy evenings spent lounging in your favorite space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this armchair with a rustic coffee table, a patterned area rug, and some soft accent pillows to create a warm, welcoming, and cohesive living space that reflects your personal coastal farmhouse style.
Louis XV-Inspired Oak Armchair
Kelly Clarkson Home
Perfect For: Enhancing your living room with French country style
What We Like: Distinctive design and supportive seat cushions
This Louis XV-inspired oak armchair brings a touch of French country elegance to your living room with its graceful camelback, solid oak frame, and charming cabriole legs. The tight back and seat cushions are upholstered in a charcoal gray polyester-nylon blend, offering a comfortable and stylish seating option. Foam filling and sinuous springs give you and your guests full support, ensuring a cozy lounging experience in this eye-catching armchair.
$919.99
$1385.67
Designer Advice:
Pair this armchair with neutral-toned decor and textiles for a classy, timeless look. Accentuate the room with vintage ornaments or artwork, reflecting the beauty of French country style.
French Country Accent Chair with Turned Legs
Kelly Clarkson Home
Perfect For: Enhancing living rooms and dining spaces with a touch of elegance
What We Like: The distinctive curved silhouette and scratch-resistant design
This French country-inspired accent chair showcases a unique curved silhouette, recessed arms, and stylish turned legs to elevate your living room or dining area. Made in the USA, it features a solid and engineered wood frame with a distressed brown oak finish, contrasted by fabric upholstery. The bulky foam-filled seat cushion includes sinuous springs, ensuring utmost comfort for relaxed evenings. Crafted to be scratch-resistant, it's suitable for high-traffic areas in your home.
$619.99
$749.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this chair with a cozy throw blanket and a vintage-style side table to create an inviting reading nook or a charming dining experience.
Floral Print French Style Armchair
Kelly Clarkson Home
Perfect For: A neutral-toned modern living space where you’re looking to add a pop of intrigue as well as additional seating
What We Like: The gray floral print adds a nice touch that works well in a number of different home settings
Showcasing an elegant floral charm, this French style armchair features a 100% polyester upholstered backrest and seat stuffed with foam and web suspension springs. The armchair is made on a solid birch wood frame with traditional cabriole-style legs and recessed arms. The look of the wood is a reclaimed rustic finish which adds a nice vintage touch.
$326.99
$449
Designer Advice:
Place this French style armchair in your family room by the window so it can catch all of the natural light coming in. Fully decorate the space with traditional accents by adding simple wainscoting to bring dimensions and depth to the walls. Add an antique area rug to the floor for warmth.
What Users Say:
This is my favorite chair. It is aesthetically pleasing. The chair has a pretty shape, it’s wide and comfortable. Plus, the grays in the floral print mix well with the brown color of the chair.
Stylish Traditional Armchair Set
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
Perfect For: Enhancing elegance and comfort in any seating ensemble
What We Like: Classic design with button-tufted backrest
This alluring armchair set combines the classic traditional style with a gentle appeal, featuring a roomy cushioned seat and attention-grabbing button-tufted backrest. Wrapped in solid-hued polyester upholstery, it complements various decorations effortlessly. Crafted of solid and manufactured wood, it offers a comfortable foam-filled seat and backrest. The set includes two single chairs perched on carved solid wood legs, showcasing a hint of farmhouse charm, making them a sophisticated addition to any living space.
$275
$1198
Designer Advice:
Pair these armchairs with a cozy throw blanket and a complementary side table to create a relaxing corner that's perfect for curling up with a good book or enjoying conversations with friends.
Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair
One Allium Way®
Perfect For: Adding a touch of elegance to living spaces
What We Like: Timeless design and ultimate comfort
This mid-century modern inspired accent chair effortlessly brings style and comfort to any room. It is perfect for your den, living room, or entertainment area. The chair is not only durable but also easy to clean, ensuring it remains in pristine condition. Its easy assembly feature is a winning factor for those who appreciate efficiency and convenience without compromising on style.
$979.99
$1049.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this accent chair with a cozy throw blanket and a small side table with a lamp to create a chic reading nook or conversation area.
Linen French Armchair
Birch Lane™
If you want a chair that screams refined, this Louis XV design is perfect for adding a French countryside vibe to your living room. With a button-tufted back for a touch of tradition, the linen fabric finish only adds to the overall country effect. You can sit back and relax in the deep seat cushion knowing you will be comfortable for hours.
$559.99
$1099.67
Wide French Style Armchair
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
If you like to stretch out rather than curl up, this wide-set armchair will be the chair of your dreams. With a thick foam cushion and matching plump back for ultimate relaxation, the classic country style design and neutral beige color will suit any room. Even better, matching throw pillows are included, giving you an easy way to add texture cohesively without any extra bother on your part.
$2049.99
$2682.12
Printed French Arm Chair
Graceful and unique, this chair is printed in a swirling paisley design which will give any space an aristocratic and regal atmosphere. It stands on four golden legs and possesses a wide cushion seat so you can sit any way you like. Furthermore, it has floor gliders to prevent scratches on wooden or similar textured floors.
A stunning standout feature of this armchair is the hand-crafted details which will conjure images of visiting a grand French palace. If you like opulence, this is the chair for you. However, a potential issue here is that it might overwhelm other furniture.
French Armchair with Ottoman
One Allium Way®
This armchair comes with a corresponding ottoman and is crafted in a beautiful linen fabric that will match a variety of décor styles. With deliberately distressed details on the solid wooden legs and frame, this chair combines antique glamour with French-style features to create a classic design that will last for years.
$1399.99
$2520
Vintage French Armchair
Designed with longer legs and a shorter back, this armchair has a vintage look that will complement your living space nicely. The curved edges of the main seat enhance the charm and the purposeful shabby chic finishing details along the frame add a lot of appeal. A benefit of this chair is that it comes with foot pads to preserve flooring and it can additionally support a lot of weight, meaning it will hold up well over time.
Red and Gold French Style Armchairs
This set of two intricately detailed armchairs would add a luxurious touch to any décor. Crafted in red and gold tones which give off an air of splendor, you can instantly evoke bygone glamorous eras with the addition of this set to your living space. The sumptuous jacquard chenille cushioning will ensure comfort, and as a finishing touch, there is an end-table included. Coming in the same rich walnut shade, it’s just the thing to complete the vibe.
Tufted French Style Chair
One Allium Way®
Striking craftsmanship shines through in this solid oak armchair, which redefines elegance in its simplicity. The light wood frame pairs impeccably with the pearlescent velvet white cushion.
Great for relaxing in, the soft fabric is accompanied by padded armrests that can be used for reading or for leaning against when enjoying a warm drink. Additionally, an interesting feature is the rattan style detailing on the back, which will add understated sophistication to any space for a pop of texture.
French Style Chair
If you’re looking for something which has a taller shape than your usual armchair, this is a solid choice. Inspired by rustic furniture found in the French countryside, it is finished in a way that intentionally gives it a pre-loved and generational feel. The dark wooden frame contrasts with the cream cushion top for a timeless look.
Nevertheless, this chair won’t be as comfortable as others on this list due to the high back, so if you wish to use it as a place to relax it might not be the best choice for you.
Grey French Style Armchair
This set of chairs is both classy and contemporary. The French-inspired detailing alongside the back of the chair will add a hint of complexity to your room. Moreover, the muted grey color of the frame and cushion is an on-trend shade that will easily match other furniture. Despite this, the lack of cushion along the back may be an issue for someone with back issues, meaning it may be better suited for a dining environment than a living room.
Plaid French Chair Style
Ophelia & Co.
If you prefer country charm over the more lavish aspects of French style, the unpretentious design of this chair is a subtle nod towards grandeur and won’t cause you worry about overpowering your living space. The charcoal plaid upholstery will add a farmhouse feel, whereas the chipped white wood frame and rounded back give off restful cozy vibes ideal for the upcoming colder months.
French Style Salon Arm Chair
Being a good example of the French style, this armchair constitutes a perfect way to add some refinement to your bedroom. Curved legs along with the silver, velvet upholster stand for prestige and luxury.
A highly-decorative armchair for splashing your room with a touch of timeless glamour. Its hand-carved wood frame boasts of a distressed finish and floral embellishments, supporting a set of very soft cushions, wrapped in a snow-white fabric.
The beautiful composition of this French style bedroom armchair makes the interior a unique climate. The shabby chic aesthetics combined with a solid wooden chair structure creates a unique whole.
This type of product is an armchair that features a durable wooden frame and a very comfortable sitting space. It features a soft seat cushion and a supportive backrest. The chair has also got a decorative nailhead trim.
Two solid and attractive armchairs inspired by French XV century style. They feature white wooden frames with gold decorative elements. Gray cushioned seat is supported by wooden arms and by grey curved backrest.
This type of chair is a piece of furniture that introduces a French country style into the house. The overall size of this armchair is 35.5 inches high x 40 inches wide x 28 inches deep. It has got a durable wooden frame.
Add a chic and fab touch into your home with this lovely chair. It features the pastel powder pink upholstery, French style design, button tufted seat and back, and frame with floral accents. Everyone will tell you how beautiful this chair is.
A shabby chair, like this beauty, brings as much comfort as stylish appearance. Its wood frame is beautifully hand-carved and curved, supporting a very soft seat, upholstered in an off white fabric, with a removable, matching back cushion.
Pewter, gold and umber glazes are the core of this chair, that seems to be from the antique store. This classic armchair in French style, decorated with ornaments it's mady from cherry wood and has adorned dark color material. Perfect Queen's chair.
Accent chair in the French style. Wooden frame is finished with interesting pattern. Seat and back is covered with fabric and reinforced with decorative nail heads. Great as additional seating in all kinds of interiors as needed.
Faulty Armelle French-style Armchair (Usually £399) | eBay
Lacking an essential drop of glamour in your decor? A striking rococo chair can be the solution! Carved frame is dipped in black lacquer which matches the black/white striped upholstery just too well.
French style set in whites and browns. An armchair has turned wheeled legs. Its seat, flared back and curved arms are tufted and covered in light fabric. A table has octangle both a top and a foot. A column with scrolls make its hourglass-like base.
Authentic French vintage armchairs featuring gold-finished wooden frames with delicate carvings. A chair has S-curved legs, a wavy apron, flat padded arms with sloped fronts and a flared arched fullback. Upholstery is of quality plain grey fabric.
Adorned with black and white stripes, this Queen Anne style chair constitutes a gorgeous proposition for glamour or shabby chic interiors. Black framing along with the black and white upholstery create a harmonious composition.
Inspired by French style, this magnificent accent chair features a rubber wood frame, with white streaking and antiqued finish. The seat, backrest and armrests are padded with polyurethane foam, and upholstered in neutral gray linen fabric.
Tasteful arm chair as additional seating or place for relaxation. Wooden frame is decorated with carefully made carvings. It is upholstered with fabric and reinforced with nail heads.
This chair is a real antique. It was crafted circa 1890 in France. It still retains great condition and uncomparable charm! It has hand-carved wooden frame and patterned upholstery featuring varied tones of pink, taupe and others.
Stripe French Chair With Flair
Accent chair for all kinds of interiors according to taste and need. Richly decorated frame is made of wood. It is upholstered with pleasant to the touch fabric. Traditional form and timeless style.
Pair louis xvi style armchairs
Make sure your interior looks lavish and truly sublime with these amazing XVI styled armchairs. They sport the golden accents of the frame that blends perfectly with the beige upholstery and elegant design.
Baxton Studio Antoinette Classic Antiqued French Arm Chair
Beautiful luxury rococo style arm chair with a low-profiled wooden frame finished in black and featuring rich curvings and carvings. It has foam-padded both a large back and a removable seat cushion. Upholstery is of grey-beige solid-patterned linen.
Soft and silky velvet will keep you warm and turn your arrangement upside down, just like in the case of this victorian armchair. The walnut frame has delicate decorations and a unique color that has been associated with a blue and white velvet upholstery.
Without chairs-a comfortable life would not be possible.The gray color symbolizes elegance and tranquility.It is also the color of rocks that are associated with resistance, strength. Here it presents itself as the upholstery of French style Louis XV chairs.