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Pair of French Normandy Carved Armchairs
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Pair of French Normandy Carved Armchairs

1900 - 1920
Description

A very handsome pair of intricately carved armchairs originating from the Normandy region of France. Made around 1920.

They are an exact pair depicting a man and a woman in the countryside.

We have noticed that there is a spindle missing from one of the chairs. This will be replaced before dispatch.

Both chairs stand strong and sturdy with a great patina.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
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James Ribbons Antiques has dated these French Normandy Carved Armchairs to the 1920s.

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SA1201791
Description
A very handsome pair of intricately carved armchairs originating from the Normandy region of France. Made around 1920.

They are an exact pair depicting a man and a woman in the countryside.

We have noticed that there is a spindle missing from one of the chairs. This will be replaced before dispatch.

Both chairs stand strong and sturdy with a great patina.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these French Normandy Carved Armchairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201791
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A pair of high-backed dark carved oak armchairs featuring intricate relief panels depicting folk figures, spindle galleries, and patterned fabric seats.
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Archive I A pair of high-backed dark carved oak armchairs featuring intricate relief panels depicting folk figures, spindle galleries, and patterned fabric seats.

Pair of French Normandy Carved Armchairs

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Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2012
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James Ribbons Antiques
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Location: Chilli Cottage, 3 Kirkham Street, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NW, United Kingdom
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A pair of high-backed dark carved oak armchairs featuring intricate relief panels depicting folk figures, spindle galleries, and patterned fabric seats.
Pair of French Normandy Carved Armchairs
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A pair of high-backed dark carved oak armchairs featuring intricate relief panels depicting folk figures, spindle galleries, and patterned fabric seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Upholstery
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief carved scenes, Spindle gallery, Fretwork fan back, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

French Normandy furniture is defined by robust timber construction, regional relief carvings portraying rustic or folk scenes, and architectural features such as spindle galleries and intricate fretwork.

These pieces typically utilise dense hardwoods such as oak or chestnut, crafted using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, complemented by hand-carved pictorial panels and turned wood spindles.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-chiselled relief carvings showing minor organic variations, pegged joinery, natural wear on touchpoints such as armrests, and historic oxidisation within the timber grain.

Positioning these detailed architectural chairs against minimalist backdrops or muted wall colours creates a focal contrast in entryways, living rooms, or study spaces.

Remove dust from deep carvings using a soft-bristled brush, apply high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood, and maintain stable humidity levels to avoid timber movement.
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