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Midcentury

Sylvie Favorite

Vintage

French Dining Chair

France, 20th Century

$255

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These Brutalist rush chairs, in wonderful vintage condition, feature a straight ladder back and a woven rush seat, embodying the bold simplicity of Brutalist design. These chairs would make a striking addition to any dining room. Four available, sold indivually.

  • Dimensions:

    35" H x 17" W x 17" D

  • Materials:

    Wood

  • Weight Range:

    12 lbs

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    My dear, these chairs have minor cracks and splits and evidence of previous wood worm holes. Two of the chairs have repaired rush seats with a slightly more yellow hew, and the other two have a lighter colored rush seat with a little bit of wear.

Discovered at a brocante near Avignon, we almost couldnt believe our eyes. Its straight ladder back and woven rush seat speak to the no-nonsense practicality of French craftsmanship, where function is elevated to a kind of art form. As we looked over its strong frame, we imagined it once gathered around a French farmhouse table, witnessing countless meals and conversations. Now, this chair holds a quiet elegance, its solid form echoing the timeless design ethos of the mid-century era.

In the heart of a sun-soaked French village, the early morning air hums with anticipation. The brocante is just beginning to stir, its stalls lined with an eclectic mix of treasures gathered from generations past. Sylvie finds herself weaving through narrow rows, where the earthy aroma of aged wood and the faint hint of lavender linger in the air.

As she strolls, she exchanges nods and smiles with the seasoned vendors who watch over their wares like guardians of history. Every table holds something captivating—hand-painted ceramics, tarnished silverware, stacks of well-loved books, and intricately carved furniture that speaks of another era. The charm lies in the imperfections: a slight crack in a glazed vase, the patina on a brass mirror, the weathered edges of a faded tapestry.

With each discovery, Sylvie curates a collection that embodies the soul of the art of antiquing. By afternoon, her arms are filled with treasures, each piece a window into another life, another time. A thought sparks as she gazes at her finds: What if I brought this feeling home? And so, the Sylvie Brocante was born—a collection designed to transport you to that sunlit village, where every item carries a piece of France’s soulful past, inviting you to experience it in your own space.

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