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1970s French Dining Room Set with Round Table and Chairs in Solid Elm
About the Item
Dining room set with round table and four matching chairs, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s
This French dining set, constructed entirely from solid elm, exemplifies a 1970s blend of artisanal craft and modular design thinking. The shapes are clean and modernist, but the materials speak to an appreciation for nature and longevity. Nothing here is extraneous. Every curve, joint, and surface seems to serve both function and form, rooted in a period when furniture was shifting away from ornament and back toward essence. Both the round table and matching chairs are shaped with a striking honesty to their materials. There is a tactile directness in the way the wood is used, emphasized by the visible knots and grain patterns that animate the surface with organic character. The table is defined by its circular top and cylindrical legs; four of them, placed not at the extremities but slightly inset, giving the piece a grounded yet airy presence. The chairs’ frames are formed from continuous, squared-off loops of elm that bend into an assertive profile. The meticulously designed backrest with subtle curvature is low and minimal, echoing the curvature of the table’s legs while maintaining the boxy logic of the seat’s architecture. The use of cognac leather for the seats introduces a soft contrast both in texture and tone against the wood, adding element of comfort and muted luxury.
Dimensions table: H 72 W 130 D 130 cm I H 28.35 W 51.18 D 51.18 in.
Dimensions chairs: H 73 W 43 D 44 cm I H 28.74 W 16.93 D 17.32 in.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 51.19 in (130 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- 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: 50117140 + 501171391stDibs: LU933145158382

About the Seller
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
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