French Garden Chair

France, 20th Century

Garden

Vintage

Sylvie Favorite

$195

Introducing the oh-so French wrought iron garden chair that epitomize the elegance of early 20th-century French garden furniture. With intricate heart-shaped scrollwork and sturdy double iron legs with pad feet, their vintage charm makes them perfect for a cozy patio, balcony, or garden, creating an inviting spot for a morning coffee or a leisurely afternoon in the sun.

Dimensions:

36" H x 21" W x 19" D (Seat Height 18")
Materials:

Wood
Weight Range:

18 lbs
Notes from Sylvie:

Dear Collector, these chairs have minor chips to the white paint, but that comes from years of outdoor use.

These wrought iron garden armchairs were uncovered in the chateau graveyard however, they lived a wonderful previous life. In the 1960s, they had stood proudly on the terrace of a French villa, facing the Mediterranean Sea. Their heart-shaped scrollwork, a romantic symbol of the era, once cradled the laughter of summer gatherings and late-night conversations over wine. As the years passed, the chairs sat quietly, their iron frames weathering the seasons, still holding onto the echoes of love and laughter that once surrounded them.

A tale so magical, we barely believe it. The story of this collection begins in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, where whispers led us to an extraordinary discovery—a resting place for the remnants of chateaus long forgotten. This ‘graveyard’ was unlike anything Sylvie had ever encountered.

Amidst the ruins, each piece seemed to carry the echoes of noble homes, some felled by earthquakes, others abandoned and left to time. It was a place of lost grandeur, where fragments of history lay waiting. Sylvie handpicked her favorites from these forgotten treasures, breathing new life into each one, and sometimes, a new purpose. This collection is a revival of French history, offering pieces once thought lost to time.

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