19th Century Jacobean High Back Mexican Prayer Chair

Description

The original Jacobean Period was during the reign of King James IV of England (1603-1625). Jacobean means Jacobus in Ecclesiastical … more The original Jacobean Period was during the reign of King James IV of England (1603-1625). Jacobean means Jacobus in Ecclesiastical Latin, which is the equivilent of James in our English language. During this time furniture became increasingly rich in color, detail, and design. Materials from other parts of the world, like mother-of-pearl, were now available by worldwide trade and were used as decoration. Even familiar materials, such as wood and silver, were worked more deeply in intricate and intensely three-dimensional designs.

I do not know exactly how old this chair is though the 1600's does seem like a stretch. This style of architecture remained influential at different times throughout different parts of the world. While I believe it to be an antique, I believe it more likely was an influence of the Jacobean era than actually a piece from the Jacobean era, but I can not say for sure. Please read the condition statement for more details on how this unique piece has been restored from its found condition. less