Pair French Modern Carved Feather Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs, Style Maison Jansen

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Pair of French Modern Carved Feather Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs, Style of Maison Jansen

Executed in the style of Maison … Read more Pair of French Modern Carved Feather Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs, Style of Maison Jansen

Executed in the style of Maison Jansen, this exceptional pair of French Modern lounge chairs masterfully combines classical inspiration with refined mid-century design. Their graceful proportions, architectural lines, and sculptural carved details reflect the sophisticated aesthetic that defined many of the finest Parisian interiors during the 1950s and 1960s.

The defining feature of each chair is its remarkable pair of hand-carved feather scroll arms. Rather than conventional volutes, the arms are sculpted as elegantly unfurling plumes, their finely carved feather barbs spiraling inward to form dramatic scrolls. This imaginative interpretation of a classical motif creates movement and depth while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the maker. The feather-form arms are beautifully complemented by fluted front legs terminating in brass sabots, gracefully swept rear legs, carved rosette corner blocks, and rope-molded seat rails, all executed with remarkable attention to detail.

The warm natural wood finish enhances the sculptural carving, allowing the grain and rich tonal variation of the hardwood to remain visible while lending the chairs a refined, understated elegance. Their restrained ornamentation makes them equally appropriate for traditional, French modern, and contemporary interiors.

The chairs retain their vintage striped cut-velvet upholstery in a sophisticated palette of olive green, sage, camel, cream, and muted gold. Finished with coordinating decorative gimp trim, the upholstery remains attractive but exhibits expected signs of age and wear. The chairs are structurally sound and present an excellent opportunity for reupholstery, allowing the next owner to customize them while preserving their exceptional carved frames.

Wonderfully versatile, they make striking lounge chairs in a living room, library, study, or bedroom, while their generous proportions also lend themselves beautifully as host chairs at the ends of a dining table. A distinctive and highly decorative pair, they embody the timeless elegance and craftsmanship associated with the finest French modern furniture.

Dimensions (each): 39.5" H × 23.5" W × 28" D. Arm height: 25". Seat height: 17.5". See less