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Description

Great pair of early 20th century arm chairs

Dating to around the 1930’s

Nice sturdy frames , original paint work

Need reupholstering

Height 36 inches

Depth 39 inches

Width 32 inches

Seat height 18 inches

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated these French Upholstered Armchairs to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1076436

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Description

Great pair of early 20th century arm chairs

Dating to around the 1930’s

Nice sturdy frames , original paint work

Need reupholstering

Height 36 inches

Depth 39 inches

Width 32 inches

Seat height 18 inches

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated these French Upholstered Armchairs to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1076436

Dealers Internal Ref

Mah

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period1920 - 1940
StyleFrench Country
MaterialBeech, Cotton, Upholstery Fabric
ColourBlue
MotifsCarved wooden frame, Cabriole legs, Textured upholstery, Padded armrests

FAQs

These chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames such as beech or walnut, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and traditionally upholstered using horsehair, webbing, and springs.

Authenticity is identified through hand-carved wooden frames showing appropriate age-related wear, traditional joinery methods, and hardware or markings consistent with historical European manufacturing periods.

They can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing them with minimalist furniture and neutral backdrops to let the classic silhouettes and textured upholstery serve as statement pieces.

Protect the fabric with regular gentle vacuuming using a soft brush attachment, keep wooden frames conditioned with appropriate furniture wax, and avoid placing them in direct sunlight to prevent fading.

French provincial armchairs draw inspiration from the refined styles of the royal courts, adapted by regional craftsmen for provincial chateaux and manor houses with simpler, yet elegant, hand-carved details.