Side chair (2) - Oak - Lyre chairs — Lot 2

Set of 2 (2 of 4) French Lyre Chairs – Solid Oak – Original Garde-Meubles Labels

Beautiful and authentic set of two French lyre chairs from the period circa 1880-1910.
These elegant chairs are crafted from solid oak and feature the refined lyre- or harp-shaped backrests, a beloved design within French furniture art at the end of the 19th century.

The chairs display a warm patina shaped by time and showcase the craftsmanship of traditional furniture makers.
Notable are the hand-carved decorations on the back rails, the visible wooden pegs in the construction, and the beautiful wood grain that has gained extra character through years of use and natural aging.

Both chairs still bear their original French Garde-Meubles storage and transport labels on the underside. Such labels are rarely preserved and form an appealing provenance element for collectors and enthusiasts of authentic French furniture.

The chairs are in a fair antique condition with normal signs of wear appropriate to age and use.

No modern reproductions, but original pieces with an authentic appearance.

Due to their elegant design, these chairs are particularly suitable as:
- Statement piece in a hall or entryway
- Decorative chairs beside a fireplace
- Bedroom or dressing room chairs
- Interior projects in French or country style
- Collection of antique seating furniture

Origin: France
Period: circa 1880-1910

Material: solid oak
Construction: traditional mortise-and-tenon joints with wooden pegs

Condition: good antique condition with authentic patina and signs of use

Special feature: original Garde-Meubles transport/storage labels present
A atmospheric and decorative set with character, history, and an authentic French look that is increasingly hard to find.