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Pair of Vintage French Provencal Armchairs with Rush Seats
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Pair of Vintage French Provencal Armchairs with Rush Seats

1920 - 1940
Sold 5 December 2024 · Hand of Glory
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A pair of Vintage French Provencal oak low armchairs, early 20t century, the shaped ladder backs with shell carving to the top rail over shepherd crook arms, the rush seats raised on supports joined by stretchers, the shaped front stretcher centred with carved shell detailing.

In excellent conditon and extremeley comfortable.

The backs 79cm high, 52cm wide at the front, the seats 49cm deep and 33cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these French Provincial Armchairs to the 1930s.

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SA1063870
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SKU00000646
Description
A pair of Vintage French Provencal oak low armchairs, early 20t century, the shaped ladder backs with shell carving to the top rail over shepherd crook arms, the rush seats raised on supports joined by stretchers, the shaped front stretcher centred with carved shell detailing.

In excellent conditon and extremeley comfortable.

The backs 79cm high, 52cm wide at the front, the seats 49cm deep and 33cm high.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these French Provincial Armchairs to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063870
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000646
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Archive I A pair of dark wood armchairs featuring ladder-back designs, curved arms, and woven rush seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Vintage French Provencal Armchairs with Rush Seats

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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
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A pair of dark wood armchairs featuring ladder-back designs, curved arms, and woven rush seats.
Pair of Vintage French Provencal Armchairs with Rush Seats
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A pair of dark wood armchairs featuring ladder-back designs, curved arms, and woven rush seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialHardwood, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLadder back, Woven rush seat, Turned spindles, Carved crest rail
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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French Provincial furniture originated in the 17th and 18th centuries in regions outside Paris, where local craftsmen adapted sophisticated Parisian styles into simpler, more functional country designs using regional timbers.

These chairs were traditionally constructed from regional hardwoods such as fruitwood, oak, or beech, featuring woven seats made from natural marsh rush or straw.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, hand-turned components, natural wear patterns on the wood, and hand-woven rush seats displaying slight irregularities.

Pair these armchairs with clean-lined modern tables or place them as accent seating in a living room to introduce textural contrast and historical character.

Maintain the wood with appropriate wax or polish, protect the woven rush from excessive moisture and direct sunlight, and avoid placing them in overly dry environments that can make the straw brittle.
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