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Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut and Rush Seat Low Chairs

$1,500per set
£1,136.11per set
€1,304.63per set
CA$2,102.14per set
A$2,286.31per set
CHF 1,211.66per set
MX$27,394.80per set
NOK 15,399.60per set
SEK 14,108.13per set
DKK 9,751.61per set

About the Item

These very comfortable antique ladder back chairs were crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920. Built in walnut and beechwood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, each chair sits on round turned legs and features two ladders in the back embellished with bun shape finials at the top. The wide and deep seat is dressed with the original hand woven rush. The country seating is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich walnut patina. The versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chairs are meant to be placed close to the fire place to stay warm, but could also be used for children seating. Measures: 16.75" W x 14" D x 25" H 11.25" Seat Height
  • Attributed to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)Seat Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Rush,Hand-Carved,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 232-3051stDibs: LU951235443682

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