Hand-woven full-grain leather on a solid Mindi hardwood frame, crafted after the iconic mid-century "Vibo" design. The leather softens the more you sit in it, and customers keep mentioning the gentle bounce of the timber.
Estimated dispatch Jan–March 2027
Dispatched from Houston · Delivery US-Wide
7-Day Returns
2 Year Makers Guarantee
Commercial Grade Furniture
330 Pounds weigh capacity
The French Modernist Armchair is a design that has been tweaked and fine-tuned into a unique reminder of mid century France modernism.
The French Modernist Armchair inspired by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from the 1900s.
Larkwood Furniture had the honor to have the rare piece of these two legendary designers over 30 years ago and created a modern version called French Modernist.
This chair is an impressive feat. You'll see. It stands up for itself.
The our French Modernist Armchairs are made from Mindi Wood, a hardwood that allows us to give a slight bounce when we sit down.
The hand woven Full-Grain Hide Leather catches the light from all angles while to the smooth natural finish of the frame stands bold and consistent, creating an eye-catching combination and contrast.
This chic beautiful hand woven style chair is truly a skilled piece of handwork, versatile year round.
This piece is made of natural wood, there will be slight variations in color and grain between chairs. We think this adds to the one-of-a-kind character of this unique seat.
This product is made with Real-Hide Leather.
Product Dimensions
Width: 29.1 in
Depth: 28.3 in
Height: 32.3 in
Back rest height: 19.7 in
Seat depth: 23.6 in
Seat width: 22.0 in
Seat height: 15.7 in
All US orders ship from our Houston warehouse. We deliver across most of the continental US, and availability for your address is confirmed at checkout.
One flat rate per order, no matter how many items.
Standard – $50
Delivered inside your home, any number of stairs. Best for small, lightweight items.
Room of Choice – $150
A 2-person team places your items in the room of your choice, any number of stairs. Items remain boxed.
White Glove – $180
A 2-person team places your items in the room of your choice, unpacks, assembles, and removes all packaging. Any number of stairs.
We recommend Room of Choice or White Glove for heavy or bulky pieces.
All furniture arrives assembled, except desks and small side tables, which need light assembly to prevent damage in transit (included with White Glove).
Mixed orders: Orders containing pre-order items ship together once everything is in stock. We strongly recommend having all items delivered together. If you need in-stock items sooner, please contact us.
Please inspect your furniture on arrival. Report any transit damage within 48 hours, with photos, to support@larkwoodfurniture.com. For White Glove deliveries, please inspect your items before signing.
Pre-orders are paid in full at checkout.
Javier & Abigail
📞 WhatsApp: +61 490 930 749
📞 WhatsApp: +61 452 274 608
📧 support@larkwoodfurniture.com
We're based in Australia and respond within 2 business days maximum.
All our products are designed and manufactured in our very own manufacturing facility.
Larkwood Furniture has been designing and manufacturing since 1988.
We manufacture for large and small retail stores, designers, architects, and projects in the hospitality and commercial areas.
For more information about our manufacturing facility, click HERE.
This product is designed for indoor use.
We do not recommend using this outdoors. However, if you choose to, it is recommended that you keep the product under cover and not exposed.
🧡 Your item was made with love so please show it love by taking good care of it. 🧡
General care:
Do not position under direct heat or sunlight.
Do not allow any liquid to be left on any surface for prolonged periods of time. If this occurs, wipe with down the surface with a clean wet cloth.
We do not recommend painting, sanding or varnishing.
We hope you love your purchase as much as we do, we have a 30-day trial, and not completely happy please retain your packaging to ensure its safe return.
Each piece has been individually handcrafted to create a unique piece of furniture.
CARING FOR YOUR WOODEN FURNITURE
Wood is a natural material.
During warm, humid weather wood can expand.
During dry weather wood contracts. These seasonal variations are normal characteristics of wood.
Do not position in front of radiator, direct sunlight,
avoid direct heat, moist environments and not for outdoor use.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Wipe wood with a damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth. Any spills should be removed immediately. Take care when moving the furniture.
To maintain the colour and quality of the wood used for indoor only.
MINDI WOOD
Mindi is a hardwood timber, coarse in texture and their colour varies from light to dark brown. Natural variations may occur adding a charm to each piece.
MAHOGANY WOOD
Mahogany is a hardwood timber, coarse in texture and their reddish-brown colour.
TEAK WOOD
Teak is a hardwood timber, coarse in texture and their colour varies from golden to brown colour.
Teak wood is typically used in our Outdoor Collection for more intricate joinery in our Indoor Furniture Colleciton.
Leather & Vegan Leather:
Avoid sharp objects and excessive force to prevent scratches and tears.
Keep it out of direct sun to avoid fading.
Keep the design distanced from fireplaces and heating vents. High temperature and humidity can dry leather out.
We suggest you steer clear of wax, polish, soaps and oil leather cleaners. They can affect the finish or discolour the leather. For small spots and spills use a dampened, soft cloth and let it air dry. For oil, butter, or grease spills use a clean, dry using cloth. Do not use water. The spot should naturally sink into the leather and fade away.
Apply a leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and prevent drying out. For scratches rub leather conditioner with your finger or a soft cloth.
For thorough cleaning, we suggest taking this piece to a leather specialist only.
Fabric:
The fabric has been treated for soil and stain resistance. If the fabric gets dirty, apply 10-20ml of detergent solution on top of the spot; use a soft bristle brush to clean the fabric. Softly clean with a clean cloth and cold water. Allow the fabric to air dry.
Water Hyacinth (Rope Weave) :
The French Modernist Armchair - Natural is made from Water Hyacinth rope, a natural unprocessed product. Keep it clean by using normal white vinegar from your local supermarket, spray in low quantities directly into the weaving, and use a soft toothbrush to clean it. Dab dry with a clean towel and allow to completely air dry before using. Avoid using bleach.
Keep this material away from high-humidity areas for prolonged periods of time.
Every Larkwood piece is covered by our Makers Guarantee, a 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If a covered defect appears, we'll repair it in your home, send a replacement part, or offer a partial or full refund. Covers residential use by the original purchaser. Full warranty terms are in our Returns & Refunds Policy.
Changed your mind? You can request a return within 7 days of delivery. Change-of-mind returns are at your cost:
Items must be in the same condition they were delivered in and are collected by our carrier. White glove fees and Final Sale items are non-refundable. Damaged or defective items are covered in full, with no fees.
| Dining table | $3,000 |
| Restocking fee (25%) | −$750 |
| Original delivery (room of choice) | −$150 |
| Return freight | −$300 |
| Refund | $1,800 |
Example only. Delivery and return freight depend on your location and are confirmed before pickup.
Questions? Email support@larkwoodfurniture.com.au. Full terms are in our Returns & Refunds Policy.
To make an order over the phone, contact us through:
Javier & Abby
WhatsApp: +61 452 274 608
WhatsApp: +61 490 930 749
support@larkwoodfurniture.com
For trade enquiries, contact:
We collaborate with and custom make furniture for small and large retail stores, designers and projects.
Our team fully custom makes orders in a curated selection of materials.
All our furniture is commercial grade, including all our household designs.
We have been collaborating with and manufacturing for retail stores, designers and resorts around the world and in Australia for over 30 years.
Please feel free to get in touch with Abby. She'll be more than happy to discuss manufacturing opportunities for your project or business.
Founded by English carpenter Donald Lang in 1988. Larkwood has managed projects in thirty-nine 5 star resorts, one 6 star resort; from boutique accommodation and retail, to residential projects.
Larkwood supplies the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
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Everything you need to know about the French Modernist Armchair
The armchair is made of real leather and Mindi Wood. The leather should stay away from direct sunlight, and near any heating source. Use leather conditioning cream from your local hardware store every 6 months. Apply directly to the leather with a microfiber cloth, and allow the leather to absorb the leather conditioning cream.
The wood is already sealed and treated for mold by us, so all you have to use is a dry cloth to remove any dust, we do not recommend using any chemicals like cleaning products directly to the wood, this may damage the finish. Also, do not use any oils or vanish on the wood.
The armchair has been tested for years, and it can hold up to 330 lb at a time.
So your armchair will only come into stress when you put over 330 lb on it. Anything that weighs less than 330 lb is safe and your armchair will not break.
The armchair will arrive at your home assembled and ready to use. Depending on where you live, you will receive the armchair boxed up, or in a single faced carboard, either way the armchair is delivered safely to you.
Our couriers travel to each state every 2-3 weeks, so they will contact you a day prior to your delivery to organise the delivery date and time that suits you.
We are flexible with delivery dates and times when we can!
We highly recommend the use of the armchair indoors, this is because of the effect the humidity may cause to the armchair's materials.
If the armchair is used once in a while under a veranda, it will be okay.
It is best to keep it in a dry place so your armchair lasts you for years!
For more information about this product, call us or email us at:
support@larkwoodfurniture.com
You will have our famous Makers Guarantee, 2 years of manufacturing warranty that covers you from any unlikely manufacturing defects in your product.
For warranty claims please refer here.
Enjoy Larkwood Furniture with 7-day returns.
If you don't love it, contact us for a return.
How it works:
1. Unbox and try it out. It takes time to get to know our furniture, so we'll give you up to 7 days before you give your verdict.
2. Don't like it? Contact us to organize your return. Just make sure the item is well wrapped for pick up.
3. Send it back. We’ll organise one of our courier partners to pick it up from your home. We will quote you the return fee.
4. Once we’ve received your return, we’ll give you a refund minus the quoted freight back.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 83 reviews.
These stylish, comfortable chairs are the second purchase of beautiful furniture that I've bought from Larkwood Furniture. I love their design and the quality of the workmanship, and the same goes for the Royce desk that I purchased for my home office a few years ago. Also, the staff are responsive, friendly and professional to deal with when there are any issues.
Very happy with the quality. Thanks for including a black seat pad with each chair as it has improved the comfort level. I'm guessing as the seat becomes more worn in the webbing will soften and the pad may not be necessary. Still looks good with the pad on it but better without the pad on it. Thank you
The leather strap version is less comfortable than I thought it would be. The seat is hard due to the tightness of the leather. There is no lower back support and cushions tend to fall through the gap. At least it is attractive and well built.
Absolutely beautiful chairs, and comfortable. What can I say, very fancy. We loved them so much we've ordered the matching bar stools
Live it all. Can’t wait to have the renovations finished do I can send a pic.
Love this chair! The service from ordering to receiving has been impeccable! Highly recommended. Thank you
Abby and Javier deliver nothing short of excellence. The product is absolutely beautiful crafted with clear attention to detail, quality, and a truly unique design that stands out. It perfectly complements an artistic flair and brings something special to any space. On top of that, their service is amazing professional, warm, and thoughtful from start to finish. Highly recommended!
So rare to find furniture made with natural materials and detailed do beautifully
Outstanding.
Absolutely love our Larkwood armchair! It is the perfect chair to relax in; so comfortable with the soft woven leather and a stunning piece of furniture in its own right
Great furniture of high quality and excellent customer service!
Beautiful chairs, and extremely comfortable! A sheepskin takes them to the next level...
Chair looks terrific, is really comfortable, and was delivered with great service from Larkwood.
I really enjoy the furniture I brought . Both are very elegant and my beautiful comfortable chair and stool is well placed and matches well with the existing surrounding furniture in my living area.
It is perfect for my bedroom.
The quality is excellent and we like the look of our chairs, however we do not find them comfortable for long term sitting eg watching TV or reading.
Comfortable chair to relax on to read a book or watch a film.
From the purchase, delivery & these chairs ❤️ works of art….& oh so comfortable
The purchase, the communication, the care of packaging, the skill & artistry of these 2 chairs ….perfection. Love them! We’ll be back for more of your beautiful creations. ❤️
Great customer service, super delivery, great quality. Love my purchase
Very happy looking forward to it softening.
We bought two of the French Modernist water hyacinth chairs and loved them so much we bought three of the black leather ones as well! Great company, beautiful furniture and everything was delivered so quickly even over the busy Christmas New Year period and we are outside a major city! It was all wrapped perfectly so nothing was damaged or scratched and we had constant updates on the progress of our order. Thoroughly recommend Larkwood Furniture!
Countless hours have already been spent in this chair listening to records, reading books, and drinking tea. Is it as gorgeous as it looks online? Yes. As well built? Yes. And was the process of purchase through to delivery smooth sailing? Sure was. Larkwood ticked all the boxes. I couldn't be happier.
Looks great
Comfortable and a great addition To our lounge
Happy with the armchair. Fast delivery and service.
French Modernist arm Chair Just as it looked on the internet ;Stunning and when you sit in the chair so comfortable / with the added bounce . Love it Thanks
Love the furniture, but would love to have seen it in person to experience first hand. Thank you
Armchair is the perfect choice for any home.
Love the comfort and style of this armchair, would buy again.
Couldn't be happier with my armchair, it's a standout piece.
Excellent armchair, perfect for my living room.
Armchair is a great investment, would buy again.
The most stylish armchair I've seen in a long time.
The most comfortable armchair I've ever sat in.
Love my new armchair, it's the perfect addition to my home.
A stunning armchair that is both functional and stylish.
Great armchair for the price, well-made and comfortable.
Armchair is a great choice for any home.
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