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Charles Dudouyt Hearth Chair

France, 20th Century

$395

Vintage

Wood

Sylvie Favorite

A compact, low-slung fireplace chair with round finials, turned legs and a wide woven straw seat that was originally made to be pulled up to the hearth for nursing, mending or warming small feet. This humble little thing shows honest age: surface knocks, mellowed finish, patched or slightly loose rush in places, and a few small cracks in the frame where repairs have been made, all of which only add to its sculptural presence and sturdiness. Sylvie loves this kind of chair as a bedroom bedside stool or as a low, intimate extra seat next to a sofa. Three available, sold individually.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Wood frame with rush seat

  • Dimensions:

    27.5" H x 19" W x 17" D (seat height 12.5")
  • Notes from Sylvie:

    As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it. Please take note of the low seat height, we have three available, so each one will have minor variations in patina and wear.

    All items are final sale.