Mid Century Elm and Rush Dining Chairs by Maison Regain, 1970s, Set of 4
A vintage mid-century dining chair set in solid elm and rush, made by Maison Regain in France during the 1970s. This set of 4 Maison Regain dining chairs combines warm elm wood, handwoven rush seating, sculptural French modern proportions and a refined rustic brutalist character, making it a strong and collectible choice for a curated dining room or design-led interior.
- Maker: Maison Regain
- Origin: France
- Period: 1970s
- Style: French modern / brutalist / rustic modern / mid-century modern
- Materials: Elm, rush
- Dimensions: 50 W × 50 D × 82 H cm (19.7 W × 19.7 D × 32.3 H in)
- Seat height: 46.5 cm (18.3 in)
- Quantity: Set of 4
The chairs have a beautifully balanced architectural form, with straight elm frames, softly shaped backrests and woven rush seats set within a strong square construction. The warm grain of the elm gives the set a quiet depth, while the rush seats add a natural texture and graphic rhythm. Their design feels honest, tactile and sculptural, with the understated presence often associated with French brutalist furniture of the 1970s.
Maison Regain is known for French furniture from the 1960s and 1970s, often crafted in solid elm with a focus on natural materials, robust construction and warm, architectural forms.
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The elm frames show light scratches, small marks, minor knocks, tonal variation and natural patina. The rush seats are in good usable condition with some light age-related wear and natural variation to the woven material.