(A) I see many sets of "bridge" chairs (as the French call them) while I'm galavanting around France, but this set of four eclipses the lot in terms of quality of craftsmanship, materials, and comfort -- which is to say they're heavy, sturdy and solid! Did I leave anything out? Obviously they await reupholstering and refinishing, but just say the word and I'll wave my magic wand (following your creative input, of course)! (e-mail Jack for a price)

(B) Four early Art Deco dining armchairs by Thonet (American). One has the remnants of the original tag! They're 36 1/2 high at the back, about 21 1/2 wide at the arm, made of a solid wood. They're gloriously comfortable, sturdy and well built. Once these are refinished and reupholstered, they'll be very special chairs indeed -- and oh, so stylish! Stomp your left foot three times and I, your faithful antiques slave, will get the work done! (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

(C) Pair of "bridge" chairs. They're quite light, but sturdy -- and, of course, stylish! (e-mail Jack for a price)

(D) Four very special bridge chairs, just recovered in a flamestitch fabric. The wood is solid, and appears to be some exotic hardwood such as macassar ebony. Measurements: 18 wide, 18 deep, 31 1/2 high. (e-mail Jack for a price)

These are heavy, sturdy, almost "architectural" chairs. (e-mail Jack for a price)

  

(G) One of a pair of side or dining chairs. Dimensions: 17 1/2 wide, 16 deep, 35 1/2 high (e-mail Jack for a price)

(H) A set of "moustache back" armchairs. (e-mail Jack for a price)

Sorry, the chair on the right has been SOLD!

 

 

 

 

(I) One of another pair of bridge chairs, these with an unusually configured arm. (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

 

 

 

(J) A pair of French armchairs from the 40's. Dimensions: 22 wide (includes the arms), 21 deep, 31 1/2 high. This pair is almost exactly the same as the set of four, below, "E;" I think the only difference is a slightly greater rake on the arms of this pair. (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

 

 

  

(K) Here's one of a wonderful pair of Great Swooping Armchairs, with the pair pictured below. They're French, probably from the 40's. You'll most likely want to recover them, at which point you'll re-tie the springs and replace the padding... no problem for the competent upholsterer. You'll have a snazzy pair of chairs after that! The wood is hardwood... solid, not veneered. And, in pretty good shape -- very minor scratches, the usual wear. Structurally, these chairs are tight. I have another pair seemingly identical, but covered in a slightly different fabric, also pictured below. Wouldn't they make a great set of four, arranged around a low round or square table? Measurements: about 26 wide (at the outside of the arm), 29 deep and 29 high. (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

The first pair; and, below, the other pair. (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

(L) It's tough to include a pair of actual antique chairs in this lineup of trendy 40's and 50's chairs... but here goes... covered and backed in leather, with graceful carvings on the top... fluted legs... probably from the 20's. The pair: (e-mail Jack for a price)

 

 

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