{"title":"Chesnut Armchair","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly a select few objects and pieces of furniture possess an aura capable of transcending time. This chestnut armchair is one of them, and yet it came perilously close to disappearing. This iconic seat, beloved by Le Corbusier, teetered on the brink of extinction until La Maison de Commerce breathed new life into it. Here is the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the shade of blooming lime trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether in the garden beneath the lime tree where family meals conclude, in a seaside bedroom, or within our grandparents' winter garden, this armchair is an integral part of the furniture, as the popular expression goes. Sold since the late 19th century, it experienced mass production in the mid-20th century, primarily in around twenty family workshops in Haute Vienne. Esteemed for the simplicity of its lines, its durability, and the freedom of its forms, it gained widespread popularity for its remarkable lightness and the mythical powers attributed to it in repelling insects. These qualities made it a staple in French country houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the craftsmen producing this armchair dwindled, and the last ones closed their workshops during the Covid pandemic without finding any successors. The expertise held by the artisans who work with the chestnut tree in Limousin (where the tree is a symbol) was in jeopardy. Therefore, we exerted every effort to revive production by connecting craftsmen and thus ensure the continued manufacture of this armchair, an integral part of French heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn endangered expertise as the chestnut tree grows in copses, and the chestnut harvest is seasonal and artisanal to collect the strips and poles, which must then be placed in ovens to be softened—a necessary step to easily debark and mold them. The slats of the seats, known as splints, are produced by a specific and ancient machine, of which only a few remain in operation. Our efforts have helped preserve and pass on this expertise. We take pride in contributing to the resurgence of this armchair—an icon capable of defying time and fashion, embodying an enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pos-console-110x40","title":"Console en châtaignier","description":"","brand":"Alain et Stéphanie, feuillardiers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45950535008559,"sku":null,"price":645.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/4543\/9535\/files\/bdconsole.jpg?v=1693386431"},{"product_id":"pos-fauteuil-en-chataignier-corbu-noir","title":"\"Le Corbusier\" chesnut armchair in black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether in a winter garden or a seaside bedroom, this chestnut armchair is one of those pieces of furniture that feels like you’ve always known it. Its light silhouette and simplicity explain its enduring popularity. It has been passed down through generations without losing any of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst sold in the late 19th century, it enjoyed its golden age in the mid-20th century and gradually established itself as a classic in French country homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts craftsmanship relies on rare expertise. Chestnut harvesting is still a seasonal, artisanal process today. Its slats are then produced using an antique machine, of which only a few working examples remain in France.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic chair, admired by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, was nevertheless long threatened with extinction.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eBy continuing to promote it, La Maison de Commerce is helping to preserve this part of France’s cultural heritage. The artisans, in turn, pass on their skills to young apprentices, ensuring that this chair will continue to grace our homes for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alain et Stéphanie, feuillardiers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45950781423919,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/4543\/9535\/files\/okchatnoir.jpg?v=1743423807"},{"product_id":"fauteuil-en-chataignier-corbusier","title":"“Corbusier” chestnut armchair","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether in a winter garden or a seaside bedroom, this chestnut armchair is one of those pieces of furniture that feels like you’ve always known it. Its light silhouette and simplicity explain its enduring popularity. 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