Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs

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The French may have perfected the club chair, but somewhere along the way, these two developed a distinctly American attitude. … Read more The French may have perfected the club chair, but somewhere along the way, these two developed a distinctly American attitude. Dating to the early 20th century, this classic pair of French Art Deco armchairs has all the hallmarks of the period: generous proportions, rounded backs, substantial rolled arms, and a silhouette that favors comfort without surrendering authority.

But the leather is where things get interesting. Rich, cognac-colored hides have aged into something extraordinary. Creased, cracked, burnished, and beautifully battered, their surfaces possess a character no clever finishing can manufacture. There’s a roughness here that feels almost at odds with their Parisian pedigree. Less boulevard Saint-Germain, more Wyoming cattle rancher with a impressive collection of passport stamps.

A curious marriage of continental refinement and frontier bravado. The proportions are muscular, the attitude unapologetic, and the years have only improved their disposition.

A little crude. A little unruly. Entirely self-assured. See less