Chair - camel saddle - Wood, Leather - camel saddle
06
days
07
hours
26
minutes
35
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 126842 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Camel-shaped chair, carved solid wood with original leather upholstery, made in Egypt, model Silla de camello, estimated 1950–1960, in good used condition with signs of age, dimensions 54 cm depth, 30 cm height and 29 cm width.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Rare Antique Decorative Seat Shaped Like a Camel – Carved Wood and Original Upholstery
Exceptional decorative seat shaped like a camel, made of solid wood hand-carved, with a high level of detail in the legs, head, and frame. The piece depicts a stylized camel that serves as the base for the seat, combining functionality and sculptural value.
The seat is upholstered and padded, retaining its original fabric, with evident signs of age and wear, which adds authenticity and character to the piece.
This type of furniture is uncommon and is usually associated with oriental, colonial, or exotic influences, highly valued by collectors and decorators.
Features
Material: carved solid wood and upholstery
Design: a camel-shaped sculptural seat.
Style: Orientalist / Colonial / Exotic
Type: decorative seat / stool / footrest
Technique: artisanal carving
Approximate measurements
Length: 62 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 32 cm
Status:
Original condition with visible wear on the upholstery (tears, losses and marks). The wooden structure is stable and solid. Cosmetic restoration is optional.
Estimated period:
Late 19th century – Early 20th century
A singular and uncommon piece on the market, ideal for collectors, lovers of antique furniture, or interior design projects with character.
Rare Antique Decorative Seat Shaped Like a Camel – Carved Wood and Original Upholstery
Exceptional decorative seat shaped like a camel, made of solid wood hand-carved, with a high level of detail in the legs, head, and frame. The piece depicts a stylized camel that serves as the base for the seat, combining functionality and sculptural value.
The seat is upholstered and padded, retaining its original fabric, with evident signs of age and wear, which adds authenticity and character to the piece.
This type of furniture is uncommon and is usually associated with oriental, colonial, or exotic influences, highly valued by collectors and decorators.
Features
Material: carved solid wood and upholstery
Design: a camel-shaped sculptural seat.
Style: Orientalist / Colonial / Exotic
Type: decorative seat / stool / footrest
Technique: artisanal carving
Approximate measurements
Length: 62 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 32 cm
Status:
Original condition with visible wear on the upholstery (tears, losses and marks). The wooden structure is stable and solid. Cosmetic restoration is optional.
Estimated period:
Late 19th century – Early 20th century
A singular and uncommon piece on the market, ideal for collectors, lovers of antique furniture, or interior design projects with character.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
camel saddle
Country of Origin
Egypt
Model
camel saddle
Material
Leather, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
54 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Sold by
