French Wood Chair

Boxy gilded armchair in coral, standing very upright.

This wooden French chair with a 17 inch seat is from France, and dates to the 20th century. It is wood. Wood remains the most traditional chair material in France, and chairmakers have long selected oak, beech, walnut and fruitwoods according to region and use. Square-backed chair with high sides, floral upholstery in rosy coral, and a gold frame carved with leaves and a ribbon crest. The front legs are tapered and fluted, and the gilding shows rubbing at the arms. It is 23.5 inches long, 20 deep and 35 high.

Sits up straight and expects the same from everyone else.