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French Aesthetic Movement Period Bamboo and Leather Armchairs by Perret & Vibert
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Ah — what we have here is a delightful pair of French Aesthetic Movement bamboo armchairs by the celebrated Parisian firm Perret & Vibert. At first glance, they evoke an Anglo-Japanese sensibility — clean lines, exotic bamboo forms, and that restrained elegance so fashionable in the late 19th century.
Perret & Vibert operated from the Rue du 4 Septembre in Paris and were particularly admired for their bamboo and garden furniture. During the 1880s and 1890s, Europe was enchanted by Asian design influences, and bamboo — whether solid or cleverly imitated in hardwood — became the height of chic modern taste.
Look closely at the construction: turned nodes imitating natural bamboo joints, pegged intersections, and squared finial details at the crest rail. The warm honey-toned finish shows honest abrasion at the arms and legs. The green leather upholstery, with its gentle creasing and patina, appears to have appropriate age, complementing the frames beautifully.
Condition is very good for pieces over a century old — surface wear, minor scuffs, but structurally sound. The original brass maker’s plaque, gently oxidized, is a reassuring signature of authenticity.
A word about copies.. Bamboo furniture has been widely reproduced in the 20th century, often without maker’s marks and with overly uniform finishes. This pair, however, bears the hallmarks — and the label — of period manufacture.
At auction today, I would conservatively estimate the pair at $1,500 to $2,500. Decorative, historically grounded, and unmistakably Parisian — they are as stylish now as they were in 1890.
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Item Report
French Aesthetic Movement Period Bamboo and Leather Armchairs by Perret & Vibert
Condition:Very Good (period wear to finish and leather, structurally sound, not restored)
Value:Authentic: $1,500–2,500 (auction estimate for the pair). Reproduction: $300–600 (auction estimate).
Maker's Marks / Writing:Brass plaque: 'Perret & Vibert, Fabricants, 33 Rue du 4 Septembre, Paris.'
Date:2026-02-27 03:21:52.507740
Description:
A matched pair of bamboo-form armchairs with green leather upholstered seat and back panels, bearing the maker’s plaque of Perret & Vibert, Paris. The frames are constructed in imitation bamboo with turned nodes and pegged joinery, featuring squared finial details at the crest rail.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A fine and authentic late 19th-century French pair of bamboo armchairs by the noted Parisian firm Perret & Vibert, representative of the Aesthetic Movement’s fascination with exotic materials and Anglo-Japanese taste. The maker’s plaque and consistent age wear support period authenticity.
Individual Images:
whole pair front view
whole chair three-quarter view
side view chair
rear three-quarter view
back of chair
detail of crest rail finial
detail of arm support joint
detail of lower spindle stretchers
detail of seat corner wear
detail of leg and stretcher wear
detail of maker's plaque
Provenance:
No documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (period wear to finish and leather, structurally sound, not restored)
Identification Score: 95%
The maker’s plaque clearly reads 'Perret & Vibert, Fabricants, 33 Rue du 4 Septembre, Paris,' a well-documented firm known for bamboo furniture in the late 19th century.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Construction, wear patterns, oxidation to the plaque, and stylistic consistency with documented Perret & Vibert models strongly indicate period manufacture. Visible surface wear, finish abrasions, and age to the leather support authenticity.
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Keywords
Perret & Vibert, French bamboo chair, Aesthetic Movement, Paris furniture, 19th century armchair, bamboo furniture, leather armchair, France
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