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A Pair of French Leather Button-back Armchairs, Circa 1930/40'S
Tinker & Toad
for sale €1,872     $2,032
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A Pair of French Leather Button-back Armchairs, Circa 1930/40'S

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

A strikingly stylish pair of French leather armchairs, dating to the 1930s or 1940s, combining superb craftsmanship with bold architectural styling.

Each chair is constructed around a solid hardwood frame, clad in beautifully aged cigar-brown leather and finished throughout with traditional brass studwork, the leather having acquired a rich depth of colour and patina over the decades. The generous seat cushions have been newly upholstered in an attractive oatmeal weave, sitting over the original leather suspension straps which remain secured by their original riveted fixings.

These handsome and well made chairs and full of character. They would work equally well in a period interior or as statement seating within a contemporary home.

Seat height 43cm.

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Tinker & Toad has dated these French Leather Button Armchairs to the 1930s.

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Description
A strikingly stylish pair of French leather armchairs, dating to the 1930s or 1940s, combining superb craftsmanship with bold architectural styling.

Each chair is constructed around a solid hardwood frame, clad in beautifully aged cigar-brown leather and finished throughout with traditional brass studwork, the leather having acquired a rich depth of colour and patina over the decades.

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The generous seat cushions have been newly upholstered in an attractive oatmeal weave, sitting over the original leather suspension straps which remain secured by their original riveted fixings.
Tinker & Toad

These handsome and well made chairs and full of character. They would work equally well in a period interior or as statement seating within a contemporary home.

Seat height 43cm.

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated these French Leather Button Armchairs to the 1930s.

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SA1224713
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Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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A pair of French 1930s cognac leather button-back armchairs with brass stud detailing and fabric seat cushions on wooden frames.
A Pair Of French Leather Button-Back Armchairs, Circa 1930/40'S
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A pair of French 1930s cognac leather button-back armchairs with brass stud detailing and fabric seat cushions on wooden frames.
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French armchairs from this era often incorporate elements of late Art Deco and early mid-century design, featuring structured wooden frames, deep button-back tufting, brass studwork, and rich hide upholstery designed for lounge comfort.

These pieces typically utilised solid hardwoods such as oak or beech for the structural framing, vegetable-tanned sheepskin or cowhide leather, heavy-gauge steel springs, natural jute webbing, and brass upholstery tacks.

Authentic chairs display natural age-related wear and cracking to the leather patina, hand-tacked studding with slight irregularities, traditional Mortise and Tenon frame joinery, and original webbing or spring bases beneath the seat cushions.

Pairing patinated leather armchairs with clean-lined modern architectural elements creates texture and balance. They work effectively in modern living rooms, study spaces, or alongside minimalist timber and metal accent furniture.

Dust the leather regularly with a soft cloth and apply a specialized leather wax or balm annually to prevent drying. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid fading and premature cracking.
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