French Chair

Oval-backed armchair in a faded floral print, with fluted legs.

This French chair is from France, and dates to the 20th century. A seat height near seventeen inches is typical of a low dining or side chair, and it allows the feet to rest flat at an ordinary table. Open armchair with an oval medallion back, padded arm rests and a broad, curved seat, all in cream upholstery with tiny blossoms. The pale painted frame has beaded edges, tapered fluted legs and some soiling on the covering. It is 27 inches long, 22 deep and 37.5 high.

A little worn, and still determined to be gracious.