A set of typically French Country dining chairs in good condition.

The carved backs are very pretty and well carved.

The chairs stand strong and sound.

The seat on one chair showing slight signs of wear. See photo.

Height 87 cms

Width 59 at arms of Carver chairs

Depth 44 cms

Height to seat 43 cms

Inspection and or collection welcome here in Somerton.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Declaration

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these French Country Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1236854

Description

A set of typically French Country dining chairs in good condition.

The carved backs are very pretty and well carved.

The chairs stand strong and sound.

The seat on one chair showing slight signs of wear. See photo.

Height 87 cms

Width 59 at arms of Carver chairs

Depth 44 cms

Height to seat 43 cms

Inspection and or collection welcome here in Somerton.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these French Country Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1236854

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James Ribbons Antiques

Telephone 01458 274 106

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Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialHardwood, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRush seats, Carved roundels, Turned legs, Yoke top rails

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French Provincial dining chairs originated in rural regions of France during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, adapting Parisian court styles into simplified, durable forms. They are characteristically constructed from local hardwoods and feature hand-woven rush seats alongside regional carvings.

These chairs are constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or walnut for the framework, combined with natural rush or straw woven across the seat frames to provide support.

Authentic period examples demonstrate traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, hand-carved decorative motifs, and natural wear to the stretcher rails and rush seating.

These chairs pair effectively with natural timber dining tables, neutral linen textiles, and contemporary minimalist lighting to balance historic texture with modern interior design schemes.

Rush seats should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment and lightly spritzed with water occasionally to prevent drying. Timber frames require routine dusting and periodic application of beeswax polish.