{"product_id":"19th-century-walnut-folk-armchair-w-inscribed-crest-rail-421-4","title":"19th Century Walnut Folk Armchair w\/ Inscribed Crest Rail - 42¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis 19th century walnut armchair is a rustic folk piece from a French mountain region. Hand-incised initials and a date mark the arched crest rail, centered with a simple rosette medallion above two scalloped back slats. Shaped arms with soft knuckles rest on turned supports, while a broad plank seat, scalloped apron, baluster-turned front legs, and a ring-turned stretcher complete its provincial character. The walnut shows a deep nut-brown tone with lively grain and a silky surface from generations of use. It remains in good, timeworn condition with scattered marks, softened edges, shrinkage lines to the seat boards, and a small filled loss at the rear corner. Solid and well proportioned.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nChairs like this were made by village cabinetmakers using locally sourced walnut, a durable wood favored for everyday furniture. Their scalloped carving and simple turnings show how rural makers adapted popular decorative motifs into practical household pieces. Hand-incised initials and dates were often added to mark a marriage, inheritance, or important family moment. Pegged joinery and hand-planed surfaces are typical of provincial workshop construction in the early to mid 19th century.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis chair brings warmth and authenticity to a library, stone-floored entry, or fireside corner. Place it beside a rustic side table with a linen or sheepskin cushion, or let it stand alone as a sculptural accent that works equally well in country and modern interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 42¼\" high x 23¼\" wide x 20¾\"   \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 107cm high x 59cm wide x 53cm  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52867966632274,"sku":"23973","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05792_22cd73f3-42f4-423f-bc3c-4d9ee2827f0d.jpg?v=1772719752","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/19th-century-walnut-folk-armchair-w-inscribed-crest-rail-421-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}