Dordogne dining chairs for Sentou, France 1950

Dordogne dining chairs with their original rattan (or straw/rose) upholstery and with a frame of stained ash wood and unpainted rattan. These chairs have flat frame ends, probably indicating that they were produced in the late 50s as first editions. They were designed by Robert Sentou France in 1950s. The chairs were hand made but they are very solidly built. It is clear that these chairs have a strong community among enthusiasts because of their increasing rarity. The chairs are quite original yet in excellent condition. The wood has been very well preserved with only minor traces of use. The rattan is still in very good condition as well, without structural damage and with a completely solid structure. The former owner inherited the chairs from her mother, who bought them new at the end of the 50s. She confirmed that the chairs were used exclusively for guest visits and that before the use of pillows were used to protect the rattan. This probably explains their excellent condition to date.

Ref. : 56RY6RFZ