Iconic Francois Carre 'Sunburst' French Green Art Deco Outdoor Garden or Patio Chair, Iron & Steel, Early 20th Century. Known alternatively as 'Carre Sunburst', 'Pinwheel', 'French Button', 'Deauville' or 'Grey Gardens'. This chair, with its original green finish, has hand-wrought iron frames with spring steel seats and backs, and rests on splayed legs. Patented by French designer Francois Carre in 1866. The innovative seat design was developed in response to the demand for seating in Parisian open parks, boulevards and at outdoor concerts. Versatile as a unique towel rest in a master bath as shown, in a garden room or kitchen stacked with books, or in an exterior garden setting. Beautiful sculptural lines.

Dimensions:
16" W x 17.75" D x 30.75" HSeat diameter: 15"Seat height: 15.75" In fair condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including chippy original paint, a few white scuff marks, patches of rust throughout appropriate for age/outdoor use, and one strap is broken where it attaches to the rim at the bottom of the backrest.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In fair condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including chippy original paint, a few white scuff marks, patches of rust throughout appropriate for age/outdoor use, and one strap is broken where it attaches to the rim at the bottom of the backrest.

Origin:
France

Creator:
Brand: Francois Carre; Artist: Francois Carre; Designer: Francois Carre

Materials & Techniques:
Iron, Steel, Wrought Iron

Details:
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Interior Width: 15.0in
Seat Height: 15.75in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In fair condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including chippy original paint, a few white scuff marks, patches of rust throughout appropriate for age/outdoor use, and one strap is broken where it attaches to the rim at the bottom of the backrest.