Description
This is a charming pair of antique French Provincial side chairs featuring beautifully carved crest rails with shell and foliate detailing, shaped ladder backs, handwoven rush seats, and turned stretchers.
Crafted in solid walnut or fruitwood with a rich dark patina and elegant country French proportions. Their sculptural silhouettes and aged character make them a wonderful accent or decorative dining chairs for French country, European farmhouse, or rustic interiors.
Showing authentic age and wear consistent with antique use, including looseness to the frames that may benefit from restoration or tightening. Would bear be used as decorative chairs not meant for daily use unless they are restored or tightened at the joints. Considered in price.
Dimensions:
- 20 1/4 in wide
- 22 in deep
- 38 in tall
- 22 3/4 in backrest height
- 17 in seat width
- 14 in seat depth
- 16 1/4 in seat height
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Showing authentic age and wear consistent with antique use, including looseness to the frames that may benefit from restoration or tightening. Would bear be used as decorative chairs not meant for daily use unless they are restored or tightened at the joints. Considered in price.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Rush, Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 17.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Height: 16.25in
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Number of Seats: 2
Crafted in solid walnut or fruitwood with a rich dark patina and elegant country French proportions. Their sculptural silhouettes and aged character make them a wonderful accent or decorative dining chairs for French country, European farmhouse, or rustic interiors.
Showing authentic age and wear consistent with antique use, including looseness to the frames that may benefit from restoration or tightening. Would bear be used as decorative chairs not meant for daily use unless they are restored or tightened at the joints. Considered in price.
Dimensions:
- 20 1/4 in wide
- 22 in deep
- 38 in tall
- 22 3/4 in backrest height
- 17 in seat width
- 14 in seat depth
- 16 1/4 in seat height
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Showing authentic age and wear consistent with antique use, including looseness to the frames that may benefit from restoration or tightening. Would bear be used as decorative chairs not meant for daily use unless they are restored or tightened at the joints. Considered in price.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Rush, Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 17.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Height: 16.25in
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Number of Seats: 2
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Showing authentic age and wear consistent with antique use, including looseness to the frames that may benefit from restoration or tightening. Would bear be used as decorative chairs not meant for daily use unless they are restored or tightened at the joints. Considered in price.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
38 x 20.25 x 22 in
Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs
Estimate $400-$740
Starting Bid
$200
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