frenchclubchairs
Pair of Diminutive French Leather Club Chairs
These small club chairs were designed in France between the mid-1920s through the early 1930s and are composed of leather frames and velvet cushions (an upholstery contrast that was typical for the period). However, the cushions were likely updated in the mid-20th century. ‘Mustache’ design tops with intricate stud / nailhead decoration throughout in both metal and brass. Designed to be both narrow and low, these chairs are intentionally form-fitting and comfortably snug. Springs and frame remain intact and effective in terms of structural support. Beautiful patina and nice wear commensurate with age. Interior seat space is W 19″ x D 23″ Arm height 20.5″ Seat height (with cushion) 15″ Seat height (without cushion) 11″.
H: 29″ x W: 24.5″ x D: 26″ x Seat Height: 15″
Pair of French Deco Leather ‘Mustache’ Club Chairs
Robust, handsome pair of 1930s French club chairs sourced in the south of France in supple sheep hide leather with ‘mustache’ back and nailhead decoration to the back border.
Presented as ‘his and hers,’ given the slight proportional differences (one of the chairs is marginally shorter with a slightly different shape to the front legs, though the overall shape and pattern are identical).
Perfectly, naturally aged with beautiful patina and moderate wear consistent with age/use (scratches, most prominently to one of the armrests, and leather peeling throughout, as shown). Additionally, a patch of leather loss to one of the cushions was left untouched to reveal the horsehair stuffing within (not visible where the cushion is positioned on the seat).
The chairs show well, are void of any structural issues, and have been conservatively restored (fully cleaned and conditioned with light mending to the front of one of the cushions).
Cushions are signed by, presumably, the artists who had a hand in making the chairs (two signatures on the underside of one cushion, one to the other).
Measures:
Shorter chair: H 34.5″ x W 33″ x D 33″ x Seat Height 17″ / without cushion 11.5″
Taller chair: H 36″ x W 33″ x D 33″ x Seat Height 17.5″ / without cushion 11.75″.
Pair of French Deco Leather ‘Roll Back’ Club Chairs
Handsome pair of 1930s French club chairs sourced in the south of France in supple sheep hide leather and horse hair stuffing with ‘roll back’ form and nailhead decoration to the lower back border. Additionally, the seat cushions are reversible with leather on one side and mohair on the other.
Perfectly, naturally aged with beautiful patina and wear consistent with age/use (scuffs and leather peeling, as shown).
The chairs show well, void of any structural issues, and have been fully cleaned and conditioned.
Measure: H 33″ x W 31″ x D 31″ x Seat Height 15″ / without cushion 10.5″.
Pair of Vintage French Leather ‘Mustache’ Club Chairs
Circa 1930s French club chairs with ‘mustache’ backs, originally sold as ‘his and hers,’ given the slight aesthetic and proportional differences (the chair with the seamed arms is slightly smaller, the leather differs in color, and the stud or nailhead decoration, although identical in pattern on the back, varies from chair to chair). Regardless of the differences, they function well as a pair and are being presented together.
Beautiful patina and moderate wear consistent with age or use, as shown. Velvet cushions are in good, vintage shape with slight sagging present. There are some tears to the leather (mostly near the feet, as shown), some soiling to the back cushion of the smaller chair, heavy arm wear or peeling in places, and general wear throughout. The leather is perfectly aged, and the chairs show well, void of any structural issues.
Measures: Chair with seams, slightly smaller H 32″ x SH 15.25″ x SW 20″ x SD 22.5″ x W 34.5″ x D 33″ x AH 23″
Chair without, slightly larger H 34″ x SH 16″ x SW 20″ x SD 23″ x W 35″ x D 34″ x AH 23.5″.