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Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
$6,800per set
£5,083.18per set
€5,863.56per set
CA$9,520.01per set
A$10,059.46per set
CHF 5,410.03per set
MX$120,430.46per set
NOK 67,781.37per set
SEK 62,077.89per set
DKK 43,793.90per set
About the Item
A handsome set of six late 19th century French provincial ladderback dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France. These chairs embody the honest, utilitarian elegance of traditional French farmhouse furniture, designed for everyday use while showcasing skilled regional craftsmanship. Each chair is constructed from solid walnut wood, with warm, naturally aged tones and a rich patina developed over decades of use. The ladderback frames feature gently scalloped horizontal slats, a classic provincial detail, flanked by sturdy uprights topped with subtly turned finials. The legs are hand-turned with restrained bulb-and-ring profiles and connected by full box stretchers, including turned front stretchers, providing excellent stability and long-term durability. The seats retain their traditional hand-woven rush, executed in a four-way envelope pattern. The rush is tight and even, with a gently contoured seat that offers both comfort and visual softness. This type of seat weaving was standard in rural French chair making and reflects the practical craftsmanship of the period. Construction throughout is traditional, with mortise-and-tenon joinery secured by visible wooden pegs. These pegged joints are a hallmark of quality antique construction and were intended to strengthen the frame while allowing for natural wood movement over time. The chairs have been structurally revised to ensure they are solid, tight, and suitable for everyday use. The wood has been carefully cleaned and waxed, enhancing the natural grain and patina while preserving the original character of the finish. Well-proportioned, sturdy, and versatile, this set works beautifully with farmhouse, refectory, or library tables and integrates easily into both traditional and more relaxed interiors.
- Origin: Provence, France
- Period: Late 19th Century
- Materials: Oak, Rush
- Dimensions: W 20" x D 21" x H 43" - seat height 17.75"
- Condition: Good antique condition with original patina and wear consistent with age and use. Structurally revised and stable. Rush seats intact and usable.
- Dimensions:Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Refinished. Repaired: Good antique condition with original patina and wear consistent with age and use. Structurally revised and stable. Rush seats intact and usable. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Astoria, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10045248478062
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