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