Rare Arras Garden Set
Description
A rare mid-19th century garden suite by the celebrated French maker Grassin-Baledans, comprising a pair of generously scaled wrought iron armchairs and their original matching table.
Established in Arras in 1840, Grassin-Baledans became one of France's foremost makers of ornamental garden furniture, producing finely worked wrought iron pieces that offered a lighter, more elegant alternative to the heavier cast iron fashions of the period. The firm remained in operation until 1914 and is now among the most sought-after names in 19th century French garden furniture.
Forged from half-round wrought iron, the suite survives with its original cast iron maker's plaques intact — a detail seldom retained after more than a century outdoors. It has been sympathetically restored in our workshop and finished in dead-flat matt black powder coating, chosen to echo the character of the original painted surface while ensuring lasting preservation.
The armchairs are exceptionally comfortable, well suited to terrace dining or evening drinks. Complete Arras suites of this date are increasingly difficult to source; examples retaining both their original table and maker's plaques are rarer still.
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Fully restored by us so in very good condition
Details
Circa 1860
Chairs
Height
84cm
Width
66cm
Depth
50cm
Table
Height
71cm
Diameter
80cm
A rare mid-19th century garden suite by the celebrated French maker Grassin-Baledans, comprising a pair of generously scaled wrought iron armchairs and their original matching table.
Established in Arras in 1840, Grassin-Baledans became one of France's foremost makers of ornamental garden furniture, producing finely worked wrought iron pieces that offered a lighter, more elegant alternative to the heavier cast iron fashions of the period. The firm remained in operation until 1914 and is now among the most sought-after names in 19th century French garden furniture.
Forged from half-round wrought iron, the suite survives with its original cast iron maker's plaques intact — a detail seldom retained after more than a century outdoors. It has been sympathetically restored in our workshop and finished in dead-flat matt black powder coating, chosen to echo the character of the original painted surface while ensuring lasting preservation.
The armchairs are exceptionally comfortable, well suited to terrace dining or evening drinks. Complete Arras suites of this date are increasingly difficult to source; examples retaining both their original table and maker's plaques are rarer still.
-
Fully restored by us so in very good condition
Circa 1860
Chairs
Height
84cm
Width
66cm
Depth
50cm
Table
Height
71cm
Diameter
80cm
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You can order online via the website in the UK. We use a highly secure payment gateway which accepts most credit and debit cards.
Where do you deliver?
Can I order internationally?
Do I need to pay via the website?
Are antiques Eco-friendly?
How are items shipped?
We see the safe and secure delivery of every purchase as a key part of our service. We deliver in the UK and internationally and only use couriers and shipping companies who are skilled in handling antiques.
How much does shipping cost?
Are my items insured during shipping?
Can I return my order?
If your item is not what you expected, doesn’t work in your space, or you simply don’t like it, we will arrange for it to be returned to us and issue you with a refund. It’s as simple as that, no hassle, no fuss, no risk. You should inform us within 48 hours of delivery if you wish to return an item.
How much do returns cost?
How long do refunds take?
Can I view the item before purchasing it?
Yes, we are always happy to see clients at our premises near Exeter. As we are an online business, we do not have a showroom. However, we do have very well-ordered stores and a large photo studio where we can display specific items.
Can you send items for me to view before purchasing?
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Yes, we understand that you may want to take some time to decide whether to purchase or not and interior designers may well wish to present an item to their clients for approval. We are therefore happy to reserve items for up to 5 working days on request.