French Iron Hoop Garden Coffee Table and Chairs, 1950s-1960s, Set of 3

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Rare mid-century garden set consisting of two iron rod chairs and a matching glass-topped coffee table. The seats feature the … Read more Rare mid-century garden set consisting of two iron rod chairs and a matching glass-topped coffee table. The seats feature the characteristic rod-shaped basket with a circular profile and a conical base stiffened by a perimeter ring; the coffee table features the same structural design. The period white paint finish and original cushions (one orange, one green) add a pop of color.

A European product, likely French (1950s–1960s), it belongs to the "hoop/wire chair" family, very popular in the post-war period due to its lightness, outdoor durability, and graphic design. Ideal for a patio, veranda, or conservatory; also perfect for contemporary interiors. Good condition with normal signs of aging on the paint; the glass on the coffee table is in good condition. The "hoop chair" rod profile was created in the 1950s and is produced in Europe and the USA. In France, since the 1950s, garden chairs made of iron rods have been widespread, generically attributed as “French wire garden” (sometimes “style of Matégot/Royère” by language, not by direct authorship). See less