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A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Salon or Library Leather Chairs
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A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Salon or Library Leather Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 14 March 2025 · Elmgarden
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Description

A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Salon or Library Leather Chairs

These beautiful chairs are upholstered in soft leather upholstery, they date back to around 1880, and showing only very slight signs of wear, they stand on elegant turned and fluted legs

The chairs have deep sprung seats and a buttoned back, the leather is brass studded and the upholstered arms have a carved decoration at the front

A very elegant pair

The chair backs are 41” high, the front is 27” wide, 24” deep

TNV158

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Leather Armchairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA993668
Dealers Internal Reference
TNV158
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A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Salon or Library Leather Chairs
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These beautiful chairs are upholstered in soft leather upholstery, they date back to around 1880, and showing only very slight signs of wear, they stand on elegant turned and fluted legs.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A pair of matching vintage French leather armchairs featuring button tufting, padded armrests, and dark wooden legs.
fig 1. A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Salon or Library Leather Chairs

The chairs have deep sprung seats and a buttoned back, the leather is brass studded and the upholstered arms have a carved decoration at the front

A very elegant pair

The chair backs are 41” high, the front is 27” wide, 24” deep

TNV158

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Leather Armchairs to the 1920s.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA993668
Dealers Internal Ref
TNV158
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A pair of matching vintage French leather armchairs featuring button tufting, padded armrests, and dark wooden legs.
A Pair of French Arts and Crafts Salon or Library Leather Chairs
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A pair of matching vintage French leather armchairs featuring button tufting, padded armrests, and dark wooden legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialLeather, Wood
  • ColourTan
  • MotifsButton tufting, Padded armrests, Tacked trim, Carved wooden supports
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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The French Arts and Crafts movement emphasised functional utility, honest construction, and subtle decorative motifs, often blending local artisanal traditions with clean, robust forms.

These chairs typically feature a solid hardwood frame, such as beech or oak, traditionally upholstered with full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, horsehair stuffing, and hand-forged or brass tacks.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-stitching, the natural patina and grain of the leather, traditional joinery in the wooden frame, and the presence of period-appropriate upholstery techniques like hand-tying springs.

Pairing these chairs with contemporary minimalist elements, clean-walled backdrops, or natural textures creates a balanced scheme where the rich leather acts as a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain the leather by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly, and periodically applying a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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