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Antique

Exactly As Pictured

Sylvie Favorite

Hearth Chair

France, 20th Century

$195

Before central heating, this tall 19th-century hearth chair was the throne of the fire, built so mothers could sit close with their babies while tending the flames. Its elongated back and sturdy frame gave both comfort and a bit of stature in the dim glow of the hearth, when warmth was hard-won and evenings stretched long. Sylvie imagines it today as the perfect corner chair for a bedroom, pulled up beside a bookshelf in a snug corner.

  • Dimensions:

    42" H x 17" W x 16" D (seat height 14")

  • Material:

    Wood

  • Weight Range:

    7lb

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    This antique piece wears its history beautifully—past woodworm holes, repairs, cracks, patina, and stains all add to its character.

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.