Description

Pair of late C19th Syrian or Damascus carved fruitwood or walnut nacre-shell inlaid armchairs.
Decorative pair of X-frame armchairs of folding ‘Savonarola’ type design, with multi-slatted legs and seats .
Profusely carved detail frames with inlaid shell star motif details, the carved shaped splat backs with circular panels of ‘mashrabiya’ turned work. The shaped cresting rail panels each with a central inlaid nacre-shell star type motif.
Decorative pair of exotic eastern armchairs to add symmetry and an oriental accent to an interior scheme. Very minor differences in dimensions and details.
Both chairs in excellent original condition with no damage , repairs or losses .
These type of chairs are designed to be collapsible and portable if required , the top and back can be detached and the seat and legs folded by removing pegs in the construction.
H 40”
W 28”
D 24”
Syria c.1880
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 2610

Dimensions

Height = 100 cm (40")
Width = 70 cm (28")
Depth = 60 cm (24")