Rattan set with geometric patterns – Perret & Vibert, circa 1880

This ensemble of the French rattan furniture manufacturer Perret et Vibert perfectly embodies the aesthetics of the winter gardens of the late 19th century. Resting on four legs with an X-shaped spacer, these armchairs with a square seat are decorated with a geometric water green décor. This seems to follow a movement from the lower left corner to the upper right corner, like the gushing of a clear water spring. This detail underlines the importance of natural elements in winter gardens. This shade can be found on the openwork backrest made up of alternating chromatic stems. A perfect match with the warm colour of natural rattan, similar to honey. The set is completed by two corners and two stools, in the same decorative program, allowing the creation of a real space around this table. The table is rectangular, originally designed for snacks such as breakfast or tea-time, but it can also accommodate two to four place settings thanks to its sufficiently high and wide tabletop. The refinement and finesse of execution of this ensemble plunges us into the hushed universe of the glass roofs of large aristocratic residences around 1870.