Καρέκλα - Ξύλο - Νεοκλασική καρέκλα

Εξαιρετική μονή καρέκλα με νεογλαστικό γούστο, characterized by slender structure and an inlay decoration that constitutes its most interesting element. The upper crossbar of the backrest, slightly arched, features a refined vegetal and floral horizontal motif; similar ornaments, more vertical and elongated, decorate the tapered front legs. The whole maintains a balance typical of Lombard neoclassical taste between structural sobriety and a measured richness of the ornamental apparatus.

The backrest is open, with a simple intermediate crossbar and slightly inclined uprights. The rear legs naturally continue into the backrest uprights, while the front legs, more elaborate, are finished with tapered profiles. The padded seat, today covered in ochre fabric, is subsequent to the original structure but already shows its own patina of use and remains in very good functional condition.

Dating and production area
The structure, the lightness of the proportions, the shape of the backrest and especially the typology of the inlays are coherent with the neoclassical production of Northern Italy between the late 18th century and the early decades of the 19th century. The construction details visible in photographs – in particular the dovetails, the wood adjustments and the patina of the joints – appear compatible with an ancient, non-industrial workmanship. In the absence of documentation or workshop marks, the prudent attribution is to Lombard manufacture with a dating around 1790–1820.

State of conservation
The chair presents in good general conservation. The structure is stable and, according to use checks, shows no significant play, oscillations, or creaks. The wooden surfaces show normal signs of time, small abrasions and adjustments coherent with age, without compromising the legibility of the inlays. The seating has been reupholstered in a later period: the cover is not original to the dating of the chair, but it presents a pleasant patina of use and preserves good softness and comfort. The reupholstering of the upholstery should be considered a normal functional intervention in the conservation history of the furniture.