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Set of Six Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
$10,934.91per set
£8,171.35per set
€9,240per set
CA$15,226.32per set
A$16,362.28per set
CHF 8,779.31per set
MX$192,737.65per set
NOK 110,390.12per set
SEK 100,840.66per set
DKK 70,437.23per set
About the Item
Spare and poetic, this set of six French dining chairs embodies the quiet clarity of midcentury vernacular design. Their silhouettes are defined by a gentle taper and restraint—arched back rails hovering like drawn lines in space, while the bevelled seats dissolve softly at the edges. There is an economy of means here that speaks volumes: nothing superfluous, yet every curve intentional.
Attributed to a provincial French atelier working in the spirit of Mid-Century Modern ruralism, these chairs reflect the pared-down sensibilities of the 1950s countryside, where traditional joinery met the rising tide of functional modernism.
The beechwood structure, left unvarnished and smoothed by time, reveals a subtle luminosity beneath its timeworn surface. The triple-rail backs, slightly bowed, offer both ergonomic grace and visual rhythm. Tapered legs and stretcher bars recall the humility of farmhouse seating, reinterpreted here with a designer’s eye for proportion and balance.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain their structural integrity while honoring the original patina. All chairs remain stable and comfortable, the wood softened by decades of domestic touch.
In grouping or as solitary accents, these chairs animate a space with sculptural restraint. Their presence is understated, yet the harmony of form and function elevates them to quiet objects of contemplation.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Fratelli (Designer)Rene Gabriel (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Seat Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.81.
- Seller Location:Split, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: 4048396960171stDibs: LU4245145499212
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