Set of Six Side Chairs in Rush and Oak, France, 1950s

With humble geometry and tactile richness, this suite of six side chairs evokes the vernacular elegance of rural French craftsmanship. Each chair is defined by the leisurely cadence of squared oak uprights and the rhythmic weave of natural rush, tightly wound spirally and fanning across the seat and back in cruciform tension.

Attributed to a provincial workshop in the spirit of Charlotte Perriand and the French Reconstruction. Emerging from postwar austerity, these chairs reflect a return to essential forms and regional materials—a counterpoint to industrial modernism, favoring the artisanal over the manufactured. The design ethos echoes the work of Perriand’s Alpine commissions, where function met raw poetry through tactile materiality. The solid oak frames, left raw or lightly limed, speak to Revere’s penchant for structure without ornamentation. The square, blunt legs and ladder braces make the joinery a statement.

The hand-woven rush seats reveal subtle variations—no two chairs are exactly alike—a testament to the human hand and the passage of time. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously curated by Jada to maintain structural integrity while honoring the original patina. Grouped together, they form a modular still life—sculptural in profile, yet earthy and elemental.

Their presence invites not spectacle, but serenity. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from knowledgeable collectors are welcome.