Skip to main content
Items Similar to 1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Eight Carved Chairs in Solid Pine
1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Carved Tables and Chairs in Solid Pine
1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Carved Tables and Chairs in Solid Pine
Set of 6 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Set of 6 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s
Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Italian Naturalistic Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Italian Naturalistic Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Eight Carved Chairs in Solid Pine

$26,400per set
£19,944.22per set
€22,871.70per set
CA$36,836.16per set
A$40,089.06per set
CHF 21,251.17per set
MX$482,302.02per set
NOK 269,533.12per set
SEK 246,603.93per set
DKK 170,868.93per set

About the Item

Dining chairs, solid pine, brass, France, 1950s Crafted in solid pine and preserved from a 1950s ski hotel-lodge tucked high in the French mountains near Switzerland, these chairs carry you straight back to the spirited montagna culture. The ensemble speaks of warm interiors, the fresh scent of spruces, and the magic of the winter mountain life. These pieces belong to a pivotal moment in alpine culture. The popularity of winter sports, and with it the fascination for mountain chalets, can already be traced back to the 1920s. But it was in the years following the Second World War that this enthusiasm fully blossomed. As postwar Europe rediscovered travel and leisure, ski stations and mountain chalets flourished, and architects sought to create interiors in harmony with the mountain environment, designing rustic-inspired designs with a new, modern comfort. The shapes are unmistakably rooted in the French alpine tradition: bold, sculptural silhouettes carved from generous slabs of pine, their constructive logic fully revealed rather than concealed, and executed according to traditional methods. The wood is thick, weighty, and beautifully worn, its surface still marked by time and use. The tables rest on wide, gently flared trestle legs joined by a sturdy crossbar – forms deeply rooted in vernacular mountain craftsmanship. Their edges remain subtly irregular, a reminder of the hand and landscape behind them. The chairs, with their split, tapering backs and sharply angled legs, echo the language of designers like Henry Jacques Le Même, Jacques Vibert, Christian Durupt, and of course Charlotte Perriand. Figures who played an important role in the construction of traditional hôtel-chalets and ski resorts in the Savoy-Alpine region, and who understood the poetry of rural craft, elevating it into modern design. Here, their spirit is evident in the handcrafted approach, an air of the region, and honest use of materials. Une pièce de montagne Française.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.27 in (84.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Pine
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501177641stDibs: LU933147741892

More From This Seller

View All
1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Carved Tables and Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of two tables and eight dining chairs, solid pine, brass, France, 1950s Crafted in solid pine and preserved from a 1950s ski hotel-lodge tucked high in the French mountains nea...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Carved Tables and Chairs in Solid Pine

1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Carved Tables and Chairs in Solid Pine

$48,500 / set
Italian Naturalistic Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, pine, Italy, 1960s The substantial size, peculiar material use, and superb carvings, combine to form an exceptional ensemble perfect for anyone looking to ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Italian Naturalistic Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine

Italian Naturalistic Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine

$7,500 / set
Atelier C. Demoyen Set of Six Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Atelier C. Demoyen, set of six dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1970s Atelier C. Demoyen (Claude de Moyen) gained prominence as a workshop recognized for crafting, among others, Pi...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Atelier C. Demoyen Set of Six Chairs in Solid Elm

Atelier C. Demoyen Set of Six Chairs in Solid Elm

$8,000 / set
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, plywood, Netherlands, 1960s A set of innovative and durable chairs: these strongly curved dining chairs crafted from plywood. These...
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood

Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood

$2,950 / set
Rustic French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, stained oak, iron, France, 1960s Characteristic set of French dining chairs. In absence of decoration, the rounded gap in the backrest gets an important ...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rustic French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Iron

Rustic French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Iron

$5,250 / set
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, solid pine, Europe, 1980s Constructed entirely from solid pine, the chair’s form leans into the expressive potential of the wood: visible knots, linear gra...
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine

$3,300 / set

You May Also Like

Set of 6 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, Roland Wilhelmsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine with a fine carved backrest. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s, made in the style of Carl Malmsten. These...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 6 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Set of 6 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

$2,700 / set
Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s In the manner of Charlotte Perriand – Alpine Modernism A striking set of six sculptural dining chairs, crafted in France during ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s

Set of Six Sculptural French Beechwood Chairs, 1950s

$4,470 / set
Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique set of 6 high back chairs made by an unknown artist from the south of France made in the 1960s. These chairs fit all the requirements for their brutalist interpretation of t...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Olive

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960

Olive Wooden High Back Chairs France 1960

$9,006 / set
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs. Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying handle cut out. Plain seat, standing on tapered legs. Simple elegant design and comfor...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs

$1,859 / set
Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful Mid century modern wooden folding chairs. The chairs are well made and very sturdy. Good condition. 1960s - France Dimensions: H...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs, 1960s

Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs, 1960s

$1,501 / set
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Brutalist Wooden Chairs, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 8 brutalist Wooden chairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Brutalist Wooden Chairs, Belgium, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Brutalist Wooden Chairs, Belgium, 1970s

$4,323