Name: Early 19th Century Irish Fools Chair
Price: 2250 USD
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A rare 19th Century Irish fool's chair circa 1840 made of elm with splay legs and an old green painted … more A rare 19th Century Irish fool's chair circa 1840 made of elm with splay legs and an old green painted surface. Also called famine or hedge chairs, these eccentric and individually unique chairs were hand made by Irish peasants and consequently few survived.

Condition: Worn with shrinkage. Nice patina less

Dimensions: 21.5ʺW × 19ʺD × 28ʺH

Styles: English Traditional

Number of Seats: 1

Seat Height: 14.0 in

Period: Early 19th Century

Country of Origin: Ireland

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Elm; Paint

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

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Condition Notes: Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. less

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