19th Century French Wrought Iron Child’s Chair, Late 1800s - Original Soft Blue Paint
Soft‑hued and timeworn, this petite French chair feels as if it’s stepped straight from an old garden sketch.
Date: Late 19th century
Origin: France
Material: Wrought iron with wirework mesh seat and backrest
Finish: Original layers of soft blue paint, attractively weathered to a deep patina
Design: Scrolled top rail, original pad feet
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Heritage, Craftsmanship & Authentic Character:-
This late 19th century French child’s chair combines decorative wrought iron scrollwork with finely made wire mesh. Layers of time‑softened blue paint and a naturally developed patina speak of decades outdoors or in a sunny conservatory. Both whimsical and functional, it embodies the decorative ironworking skill of its era.
Visual Details:-
The provided photographs show the intricate mesh seat and backrest, the elegant scroll to the top rail, and the original pad feet. The weathered surface reveals traces of earlier paint layers beneath the faded blue, adding depth and authenticity.
Styling Suggestions:-
An eye‑catching display piece for a conservatory, garden room, or shop vignette. Ideal for staging with potted plants, a stack of vintage linens, or a favourite teddy bear for a nostalgic touch.
Sustainability:-
Selecting antique metalwork preserves the skill and material investment of past artisans while avoiding the environmental cost of new manufacture. Weathered, original finishes like this carry a depth of character impossible to recreate. This is both an aesthetic and environmental decision - and an essential act in keeping traditional skills alive. Without demand for restoration and conservation, the master‑craftsmen capable of such work will become increasingly rare.
Purchase with Confidence:-
Transparent Condition Details: Please examine all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of each item’s condition. These images form a crucial part of our detailed condition report, offering clear insights into the craftsmanship, patina, and quality of this piece.
Trusted Heritage: We are an established and successful business with many happy clients from both trade and private sectors. You are warmly invited to visit our beautiful showroom and shop in West Sussex to experience our collection first-hand.
measurements
Height:
63.5 cm
Width:
31 cm
Depth:
36 cm
Seat Height 31cm
measurements
declaration
Whites Antiques has clarified that the 19th Century French Wrought Iron Child’s Chair, Late 1800s - Original Soft Blue Paint (LA543775) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Late 19th Century
declaration
condition
condition
Good antique condition; no breaks to meshing; strong and sturdy.