{"product_id":"french-folk-art-hand-carved-wood-rope-accent-chair-1960s-2-available","title":"French Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood + Rope Accent Chair, 1960s - 2 Available","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French folk art accent chair from the 1960s, discovered in Queyras, a remote Alpine valley in southeastern France known for its longstanding tradition of hand-carved wooden furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair is constructed from richly patinated wood, with a tall, shaped backrest that gives the piece its silhouette. The upper edge rises into a gently rounded crest, while a diamond-shaped cutout introduces an open geometric detail. Three carved rosettes surround the opening, complemented by a larger six-pointed floral motif below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply incised, feather-like patterns run vertically along either side, creating a decorative border that emphasizes the height and proportions of the backrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat is formed from thickly woven natural rope, its golden straw color contrasting with the warm reddish-brown wood. The substantial weave introduces texture and softness to the solid construction, while the straight front legs and simple cross supports maintain a rustic, functional quality. At the rear, the backrest extends downward into two outward-splayed feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair's origins in Queyras are central to its character. Situated in the Hautes-Alpes near the Italian border, the region developed a distinctive tradition of Alpine furniture making, where local woodworkers decorated practical household objects with geometric carvings, rosettes, and symbolic motifs. These patterns were often passed down through generations, becoming an important expression of regional identity. The carved floral medallions and angular ornamentation seen here reflect that tradition, connecting the chair to the decorative vocabulary of French mountain interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold and priced individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53548395397431,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/nJj9ulBeXwC2hCIIcM4H9g2zNoUJJ6ZOYgSGij9ew5s.jpg?v=1794496353","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/french-folk-art-hand-carved-wood-rope-accent-chair-1960s-2-available","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}