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Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940

$13,452.19per set
£10,190.35per set
€11,550per set
CA$18,636.20per set
A$20,901.73per set
CHF 10,945.91per set
MX$253,976.46per set
NOK 138,994.78per set
SEK 131,776.85per set
DKK 87,939per set

About the Item

A composition of quiet assurance, this set of six French high-back dining chairs embodies a language of measured proportion and discreet refinement. Framed in solid oak of a deep, resonant finish, each chair asserts its presence not through flourish but through the repetition of form—upright, dignified, and resolute. The tall backs, clad in smooth white vinyl, articulate a restrained dialogue between light and shadow, their clean planes offering a gentle counterpoint to the warmth of the timber. The geometry is deliberate and architectural: squared profiles softened by subtle curvature along the crest rails, an echo of traditional French vernacular rendered with modern clarity. Restored and polished, the chairs retain the integrity of their original spirit while welcoming a renewed vitality suited to contemporary interiors. Wear consistent with age and use has been thoughtfully preserved, lending the set an air of quiet authenticity that only time can impart. The ensemble reads as a structural cadence—six variations on a singular theme, arrayed like sentinels along a table’s edge. They speak to a moment in French design when utility and ceremony converged, and furnishings became instruments of gracious living and understated luxury. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    (After) Gio Ponti (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Kaštel Sućurac, HR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4245145745672

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