Mid-Century Handcrafted Wood and Woven Straw Armchairs, Europe ca 1950s

This rustic pair of armchairs was made in the 1950s in France, inspired by Charlotte Perriand's wood and straw creations. The pairing of the oak structure and the woven rush seat is ...

The 1940s were an iconic time in the world of design, representing the meeting point of two of the best known movements- Art Deco and mid-century modern. From tables, to sofas and ar...

‎In mid-century French design, timeless elegance and craftsmanship dominated the era and organic materials such as wood and papercord. Crafted from the warm, reddish-brown hues of ch...

Mid-century designers were eager to break free from the aesthetics of the past and experiment with new forms, and techniques. At the same time, especially in Europe, the modernist design movement was often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs. Turned chairs — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs — represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in the late 16th and early 17th century. The technique was carried on to the 20th century and was widespread in Europe as well, where craftsmen created durable pieces for various interiors and purposes. In turned furniture, the individual wooden spindles of the piece were made by shaping them with chisels and gouges while they were being spun, or turned between the centre points of a lathe. The construction of this pair is evocative of the more robust Arts and Crafts Movement, featuring subtle decorative elements such as the finials atop the backs. The sphere-shaped finials aren’t the only ornamentations on the design; the shape of the two splats on the back, the carved stretchers and carving on the feet are all decorative features that make this pair visually arresting. In later turned chairs, like this pair, rush seats were common. Here, the seats are woven around the frames with a light colour that beautifully contrasts to the dark, patinated wood. The partnership of the two natural materials is very effective as well; the wood and rush pair...

A pair of French oak and woven straw armchairs produced in the 1960s. The design combines thick square oak elements with woven straw seats and backrests, creating a strong contrast b...

Italian mid-century modern wood and straw armchairs, 1940s. Pair of armchairs with rectangular woven straw seats and backrests framed in wood, featuring brass detailing. The armrests...

Incredible pair of wood armchairs with woven seats from Italy, 1950's. Square wood frame and woven rattan seats with original finish and nice patina. A few strands broken but does no...

Classic rattan and wood chairs featuring woven cane backrests and seats, complemented by gently curved frames. Adjustable backs add both comfort and vintage elegance.