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French Arras Bistro Chair
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €380     $413
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French Arras Bistro Chair

19th century
Description

A very unusual French 19th century bistro Chair attributed to Arras , with three legs to the back one at the front sat on Penny feet in original old paint with a hardwood seat in very good condition with no damage or repairs.

French : 19thc/1900s

Approx measurements:

Height : 73cm

Depth : 46cm

Width : 42cm

UK shipping £45 please message for international shipping quotes

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this French Arras Bistro Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1224237
Description
A very unusual French 19th century bistro Chair attributed to Arras , with three legs to the back one at the front sat on Penny feet in original old paint with a hardwood seat in very good condition with no damage or repairs.

French : 19thc/1900s

Approx measurements:

Height : 73cm

Depth : 46cm

Width : 42cm

UK shipping £45 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this French Arras Bistro Chair to the Victorian era.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs.
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Archive I An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs.

French Arras Bistro Chair

Archive II An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs. View II
Archive III An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs. View III
Archive IV An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs. View IV
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs.
French Arras bistro chair
Ref: SA1224237
An antique French bistro chair featuring a distressed green wrought iron frame, round timber seat, and cross-braced legs.
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Originating in the town of Arras in Northern France during the mid-nineteenth century, Arras ironwork became famous for manufacturing distinctive metal garden furniture. Crafted from heavy wrought or cast iron with characteristic curved slats and hoof-shaped feet, these chairs were made for public parks and private estates.

Traditional bistro chairs are built using wrought iron, flat steel straps, or cast iron frames, often paired with slatted metal or solid timber seats. The metal components are riveted together and finished with layers of enamel or lead paint to withstand outdoor weathering.

Authentic pieces usually feature heavy hand-forged or cast iron construction rather than lightweight modern tubular steel. Look for distinct design markers such as pad or hoof-style feet, thick rivets, folded metal straps, and multiple layered paint finishes showing historic patination.

Metal bistro chairs function well as accent seating in sunrooms, dining spaces, or entrance halls. Pairing distressed iron seating with clean-lined timber tables or contemporary textiles creates a balanced contrast between historic texture and modern interior design.

To preserve the original finish, keep the metal clean using a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical detergents. Apply a coat of clear microcrystalline wax to stabilise flaking paint and seal exposed metal areas against moisture to prevent rust and oxidisation.
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