The Chairs (Les Chaises)
THE SENATE CHAIRS 🪑
1923 — An icon of Parisian gardens
With their metal silhouette and iconic green colour, the SENATE chairs found in Parisian gardens are among those little details that instantly evoke Paris.
In 1923, the Parisian Carré workshops designed a new chair for the Luxembourg Gardens, commissioned by the French Senate. Sturdy, lightweight and easy to move, it allowed visitors to choose their own perfect spot: in the sunshine, beneath the shade of a tree or around the famous pond.
Over the decades, these chairs became an inseparable part of the landscape of Paris’s great parks. Their design has evolved, but the spirit remains the same: simple, elegant furniture designed for enjoying the capital’s gardens to the fullest.
In 2000, designer Frédéric Sofia reinterpreted this historic furniture and created the Luxembourg collection, now instantly recognizable by its clean lines and signature green colour.
More than just a chair, it embodies a true Parisian art of living: sitting down, watching the world go by, reading a few pages or simply enjoying Paris at a slower pace.
A little corner of Paris where time slows down
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A NOTE FROM THE CREATOR 💌 Le Jardin du Luxembourg is one of those places in Paris that has been part of my life for a long time. During my student years, I already loved going there for a walk, sitting on its iconic chairs, and watching children sail their little wooden boats across the pond. Today, I still go back with the same pleasure. And when the weather gets cooler, I have my own little ritual: grabbing a hot chocolate from Ladurée, just across from the garden, and continuing my walk with something warm in my hands. |