A comprehensive study of French antique chairs spanning from the Middle Ages through the 19th century. This illustrated volume focuses particularly on classical and neo-classical seating furniture, including pieces from the Louis XVI and Directoire periods. The work features extensive black and white photography documenting makers' marks, typical profiles, and decorative details of historical chairs. Originally published as part of a two-volume set on decorative arts, it serves as a valuable reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of French furniture design. The book includes bibliographic references and a glossary to support its examination of seating furniture as both functional objects and artistic expressions of their respective periods.