{"product_id":"pair-of-early-20th-century-french-bamboo-childrens-armchairs-with-cane-seats","title":"Pair of Early 20th Century French Bamboo Children's Armchairs with Cane Seats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming pair of early 20th century French children's armchairs handcrafted of bamboo with woven cane seats, circa 1920s, near Arles, the ancient Provençal town on the Rhône known for its Roman monuments, sun-washed architecture, and distinctive artistic heritage. Their rustic bamboo construction and warm, naturally aged surfaces feel particularly at home in this part of Provence, where simple vernacular furnishings have long existed comfortably alongside more formal French decorative traditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetite in scale yet remarkably detailed, the chairs have all the character of full-size French bamboo furniture translated into proportions intended especially for children. Each chair is constructed with tall bamboo uprights terminating in carved, tiered finials, joined by gently undulating bamboo rails across the crest and lower back. Three slender vertical spindles punctuate each back, their wonderfully irregular turned forms echoing the natural nodes and rhythm of bamboo. The shaped arm supports and rounded bamboo arms extend forward in graceful curves, giving the little chairs a surprisingly sophisticated silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwoven cane seats are particularly beautiful, with their open lattice pattern providing a delicate counterpoint to the more substantial bamboo frames. The cane has mellowed naturally with age to a warm straw color that harmonizes beautifully with the honey and amber tones of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps most appealing is the patina. More than a century of age and use has left the bamboo with wonderfully varied shades of warm honey, caramel, ochre, and deeper brown, along with darker areas around the feet and joints. Small marks, rubbing, surface variations, and differences between the two chairs tell their history and give the pair the wonderfully relaxed character of genuine French country furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile originally made as functional children's seating, today the pair is equally appealing for its decorative possibilities. They would be delightful in a child's bedroom or playroom, tucked beside a small table, or simply displayed as wonderfully whimsical pieces of French folk furniture. Their petite proportions, beautifully aged bamboo, and surviving cane seats make them especially charming as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Currently aboard our latest container from France and Italy. Additional photographs will be added once these pieces arrives in Birmingham — but you don’t have to wait for the boat. Use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments \u0026amp; Inquiries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ask about purchasing them before arrival.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eback h - 22\"; seat h - 9\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ew - 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ed - 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e__________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 8px; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin: 0; padding: 3px 0 1px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1605\/5007\/files\/Mirror.png\" alt=\"Antique hand mirror\" style=\"width: 41px !important; height: auto !important; display: block; margin: 0 8px 0 4px; padding: 0; transform: rotate(-18deg);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif !important; font-size: 27px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; line-height: 1 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;\"\u003eA CLOSER LOOK REVEALS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArles, France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBamboo with woven cane seats\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePetite children's armchairs with tall bamboo uprights, tiered finials, shaped arms, and open spindle backs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eUndulating crest and lower rails with three slender turned vertical spindles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHandwoven open-lattice cane seats with naturally aged straw coloration\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRounded bamboo arms, shaped supports, naturalistic nodes, and softly irregular hand-worked elements throughout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWarm honey, caramel, ochre, and deeper brown tones with age-related rubbing, marks, and darker wear at the feet and joints\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVery good antique condition with age-appropriate wear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIdeal for a child's room, playroom, petite reading corner, or as charming decorative French folk furniture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\"\u003cem\u003eBack H × 9\"Seat H × 12\"W × 12\"D\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAs a pair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lolo French Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43500348932173,"sku":"LOPR91","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1605\/5007\/files\/LOPR91ps.jpg?v=1787459067","url":"https:\/\/lolofrenchantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-early-20th-century-french-bamboo-childrens-armchairs-with-cane-seats","provider":"Lolo French Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}