French Antique Set of Leather and Nailhead Dining Chairs with Bobbin Legs

Handsome set of four or six French antique leather chairs, designed with a strong architectural form, richly patinated leather surfaces, and decorative brass nailhead trim. Each chair features a rectangular leather seat and back, framed with rows of oversized brass nailheads that give the set a bold, antique presence. The warm brown leather shows attractive tonal variation, surface wear, and darker areas of age, creating the kind of depth and character that works especially well in traditional, library, dining room, or collected interiors. The wood frames are built with straight rear supports, turned front legs, and bobbin-style stretchers, giving the chairs a Louis XIII or French Renaissance Revival character. The combination of dark wood, aged leather, and brass studs gives the set a grounded, masculine elegance without feeling overly formal. Two of the chairs have tears in the seats, which could be disguised with seat cushions or repaired (see photos); however, they are structurally sound and can be used as is. They would work beautifully around a rustic or antique dining table, in a study, as occasional chairs, or mixed into a layered country house interior. From Provence, France!

DETAILS

• Country: France
• Condition: Very Good
• Year: 1900
• Dimensions: H 34.75” x H seat 17.75” x W 19” x D 16”