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Historical Garden Chairs

These classic dining chairs are made in France by the company that holds the original patent on the folding café chair dating to the 1880s and is still the premier manufacturer of metal garden furniture in Europe. Their designs are striking, made from the best quality European steel, and available in several colours.

The properties of iron and steel have changed for the better over time, but the techniques of these master blacksmiths have remained the same. When you look closely at the hand-forged scrolls and details of these chairs, you will realize that not two pieces are ever identical.

1891 "Pavilion" chairs, click to see more information

All chairs receive a 13-stage (high protection) or a 22-stage (very high protection) anti-corrosion process before being electrostatically coated with a 100% polyester-baked, anti-UV Dupont powder-coating paint.

* Please be aware that the arms of the armchairs offered here will not necessarily fit entirely under table aprons. Most people do not mind this. However if this is of importance, consider the purchase of the "side" chair versions (i.e. without arms).

Use these distinctly historical designs with my tables, for random garden seating, or even indoors.


Designs
                              Colours                               Pricing

1906 "Orangerie" chair, click to see more information

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1884 " Court Yard " side chair
stackable, non-folding, perforated seat
finish: very high protection                         
details / photos

1884 " Court Yard " arm chair
stackable, non-folding, perforated seat
finish: very high protection                        
details / photos
1891 " Pavilion " side chair
stackable, non-folding, perforated seat
finish: high protection                                 
details / photos
1891 " Pavilion " arm chair
stackable, non-folding, perforated seat
finish: high protection                                 
details / photos
1889 " Summer House " side chair
stackable, non-folding, perforated seat
finish: high protection                                 
details / photos
1889 " Summer House " arm chair
stackable, non-folding, perforated seat
finish: high protection                                 
details / photos
1897 " Orchard " side chair
folding, perforated seat
finish: very high protection                        
details / photos
1897 " Orchard " arm chair
folding, perforated seat
finish: very high protection                        
details / photos
1906 " Orangerie " chair
folding, solid seat
finish: high protection                                 
details / photos
1922 " Cottage " chair
folding, wooden slat seat
finish: medium protection                           
details / photos
1927" Meadow " chair
folding, metal slat seat
finish: high protection                                 
details / photos
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1897 "Orchard" arm chair, click to see more information

Antique Chairs

While antique garden chairs are certainly not plentiful, it is possible, on occasion, to find them at various dealers or estate sales. Such chairs are typically a bit heavier than newer chairs and can make wonderful companions to the tables I offer. I discovered the green folding chairs, pictured in many of the photographs on this site, at a nearby "junk" store several years ago. Though in a very poor state of repair, I replaced most of the slats and repainted the frames. They are not for sale.

Other Chairs

The chairs offered here are but one line of wrought-iron designs I consider to be especially compatible with my tables, but they are by no means the only. Wicker, aluminum, or even wood may offer possibilities, depending upon your individual tastes and setting.

I encourage you to consider other options if you are not interested in the particular chairs presented here. Visit your local garden center, or look at other manufacturers that may have some appropriate styles:

Summer Classics - synthetic wicker, wrought iron, wrought and cast aluminum

O.W. Lee - wrought iron and aluminum

McKinnon and Harris - very high-end wrought aluminum; wonderful designs and quality.

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