Vintage French Brutalist Dining Chairs by Georges Robert, 1950s, Set of 6

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A vintage French dining chair set in dark stained wood and woven rush, attributed to Georges Robert and produced in … Read more A vintage French dining chair set in dark stained wood and woven rush, attributed to Georges Robert and produced in France during the 1950s. The set features chunky cylindrical legs, curved ladder backs, handwoven rush seats, warm natural texture, and a rustic Brutalist design language, giving it a strong and recognisable presence within French mid-century furniture.

with its sturdy proportions, dark patinated wood, sculptural rounded legs, and beautifully aged rush seats, this set brings warmth, texture, and quiet rustic character to a curated interior. It works beautifully as a complete dining chair set around a farmhouse table, oak dining table, rustic kitchen table, or as characterful seating in a design-led hospitality or project space.

Georges Robert is associated with mid-20th-century French furniture production, especially robust oak and rush seating with a strong rustic and provincial character. These chairs reflect the 1950s French interest in honest materials, handwoven seats, and functional forms, sitting between French Provincial craft, chalet furniture, and the heavier Brutalist design language that became highly collectable in later mid-century interiors.

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Designer: Attributed to Georges Robert
Origin: France
Period: 1950s
Style: French Brutalist / French Provincial / rustic mid-century / chalet style
Materials: stained hardwood, woven rush seat
Dimensions: 45 x 40 x 91 cm (17.7 x 15.7 x 35.8 in)
Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 in)
Quantity: Set of 6

Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The wooden frames show visible patina, surface scratches, small dents, scuffs, finish wear, darker and lighter areas in the stain, and some small chips around the legs and edges. The woven rush seats show age-related wear, colour variation, surface marks, some lighter worn areas, and natural irregularities in the weave. The chairs present with a strong aged character and rustic patina. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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