Pair Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany Ca. 1900

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Pair Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany ca. 1900

A pair of antique antler chairs, made of horns from the … Read more Pair Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany ca. 1900

A pair of antique antler chairs, made of horns from the deer and fallow deer. The seat and backrest are made of oak wood with handcarved bark decoration and wicker mesh. The legs are reinforced with handforged iron rods. Manufactured in Germany, ca. 1900.

Measures:
Width: 19.69" (50 cm)
Height: 46.46" (118 cm)
Depth: 20.87" (53 cm)
Seat height: 18.9" (48 cm)

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851. A new lifestlye trend was born and the ambitious European middle-class generated a fabulous upswing. One of the first designers to be mentioned is the German horn carver and furniture manufacturer H. F. C. Rampendahl who gained enthusiastic successes on several world exhibitions with his antler furniture. In the aftermath one began to manufacture antler furniture in series.

artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packed and with money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art.

Literature Reference:
Sabine Spindler, Antler Furniture 1825-1925, Munich 2006
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989 See less