French, circa 1920s
A early 20th-century French steamer chair in wicker and bamboo, with an adjustable reclining back and fold-out footrest. Generous in scale, honest in material, and entirely at ease in a room that values things made with patience and purpose.
The construction is confident and considered — a sturdy bamboo frame supporting hand-woven wicker in a chevron pattern that speaks to the craft traditions of its time. The warm honeyed tones have deepened naturally with age, and the original metal reclining brackets remain intact and fully functional. Nothing has been replaced or restored. It arrives exactly as found.
Provenance & History
French, circa 1920s. The steamer chair style was born from the culture of ocean travel — designed in the spirit of the great liner decks and adopted enthusiastically by European conservatories and garden rooms where their combination of comfort, material honesty, and relaxed elegance made them indispensable. A piece of furniture that has always understood the value of stillness.
Design Notes
Bamboo frame throughout, with hand-woven wicker seat and back in chevron pattern. Adjustable reclining backrest with original metal brackets. Fold-out footrest. Warm honeyed patina acquired naturally over a century of use.
Condition
Good vintage condition. The bamboo is strong and stable, the wicker intact throughout. Gentle signs of age consistent with a piece of this period — surface wear and natural tonal variation that add to rather than detract from its character. No restoration, no repairs.
Dimensions
H 100cm × W 73cm × D 103cm (backrest upright, footrest extended)
Styling Inspiration
Compelling beside a window where the light falls across the wicker weave, in a garden room layered with worn linen and aged timber, or placed quietly in a corner that needs an object with presence and patience. Interior designers reach for pieces like this for their materiality and their ability to anchor a space without demanding attention.
Made for long hours and unhurried afternoons. Ready to live with again.
Shipping & Delivery
Furniture item — courier delivery. Please contact us before purchasing and we will arrange a personalised quote to get it to you safely.
French, circa 1920s
A early 20th-century French steamer chair in wicker and bamboo, with an adjustable reclining back and fold-out footrest. Generous in scale, honest in material, and entirely at ease in a room that values things made with patience and purpose.
The construction is confident and considered — a sturdy bamboo frame supporting hand-woven wicker in a chevron pattern that speaks to the craft traditions of its time. The warm honeyed tones have deepened naturally with age, and the original metal reclining brackets remain intact and fully functional. Nothing has been replaced or restored. It arrives exactly as found.
Provenance & History
French, circa 1920s. The steamer chair style was born from the culture of ocean travel — designed in the spirit of the great liner decks and adopted enthusiastically by European conservatories and garden rooms where their combination of comfort, material honesty, and relaxed elegance made them indispensable. A piece of furniture that has always understood the value of stillness.
Design Notes
Bamboo frame throughout, with hand-woven wicker seat and back in chevron pattern. Adjustable reclining backrest with original metal brackets. Fold-out footrest. Warm honeyed patina acquired naturally over a century of use.
Condition
Good vintage condition. The bamboo is strong and stable, the wicker intact throughout. Gentle signs of age consistent with a piece of this period — surface wear and natural tonal variation that add to rather than detract from its character. No restoration, no repairs.
Dimensions
H 100cm × W 73cm × D 103cm (backrest upright, footrest extended)
Styling Inspiration
Compelling beside a window where the light falls across the wicker weave, in a garden room layered with worn linen and aged timber, or placed quietly in a corner that needs an object with presence and patience. Interior designers reach for pieces like this for their materiality and their ability to anchor a space without demanding attention.
Made for long hours and unhurried afternoons. Ready to live with again.
Shipping & Delivery
Furniture item — courier delivery. Please contact us before purchasing and we will arrange a personalised quote to get it to you safely.
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