Details
- Dimensions
- 18.9ʺW × 16.54ʺD × 43.31ʺH
- Styles
- Rustic
- Seat Height
- 18.9 in
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
- Description
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Swiss Black Forest hand carved Oak Side Chair with standing Lion, around 1880
The backrest is made in hand carved … more Swiss Black Forest hand carved Oak Side Chair with standing Lion, around 1880
The backrest is made in hand carved open work holding a beautifully standing lion in the center
This hand carving was obviously done by a master craftsman, the backrest with the lion is very uniquely carved in one piece of solid oak wood which has a beautiful grain
The base is in the alpine style with bobbin turned splayed legs
The chair is made in 2 pieces which perfectly fits together to make it a very stable chair
Very good condition with wear consistent with age and use, nice aged patina
The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises courage, bravery, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour
Size: 110 cm H, seatheight 48.5 cm. Seat is 47 cm wide and 42 cm deep. The legs stands out 48.5 cm less
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