Chair - Wood, Textile, Metal

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Elegant pair of solid wood chairs from the early 1900s with a Renaissance Revival style, featuring high backrests, jacquard floral fabric upholstery, metal studded edges, front turned column legs and a robust H-brace, overall dimensions 95.8 cm high by 44.5 cm wide by 41.5 cm deep and a weight of 6.7 kg.

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Elegant pair of solid wood chairs from the early 20th century. The design recalls Renaissance Revival norms, featuring strict lines and a solid, austere structure.

The chairs have a high back with an openwork design, a central padded inset upholstered in jacquard fabric with floral motifs, finished along the edges by a row of bronzed metal studs that give a strong, vintage character.

The base is particularly ornate, with front legs shaped as turned columns ending in tulip feet, connected by a robust H-stretcher that guarantees maximum stability.

Technical Details:

Material: Solid wood (probably walnut or stained beech).
Era: Early 1900s.
Style: Renaissance Revival / Umbertine.
Upholstery: Tapestry-woven jacquard fabric with floral motifs.

Condition:
The chairs are structurally intact and solid. As antique items, they show the normal signs of time and wear that attest to their authenticity:

Wood: Small nicks and surface scratches (as visible in close-up photo).
Fabric: The upholstery and seat fabric show evident signs of wear and tears at the corners. An reupholstery intervention is recommended to restore them to their former splendor, although they retain a great charming “shabby” appeal in their current state.

Under-seat: The base has been reinforced with modern elastic straps to ensure functionality (as shown in the underside photo).

Seller's Story

Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities. By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
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Elegant pair of solid wood chairs from the early 20th century. The design recalls Renaissance Revival norms, featuring strict lines and a solid, austere structure.

The chairs have a high back with an openwork design, a central padded inset upholstered in jacquard fabric with floral motifs, finished along the edges by a row of bronzed metal studs that give a strong, vintage character.

The base is particularly ornate, with front legs shaped as turned columns ending in tulip feet, connected by a robust H-stretcher that guarantees maximum stability.

Technical Details:

Material: Solid wood (probably walnut or stained beech).
Era: Early 1900s.
Style: Renaissance Revival / Umbertine.
Upholstery: Tapestry-woven jacquard fabric with floral motifs.

Condition:
The chairs are structurally intact and solid. As antique items, they show the normal signs of time and wear that attest to their authenticity:

Wood: Small nicks and surface scratches (as visible in close-up photo).
Fabric: The upholstery and seat fabric show evident signs of wear and tears at the corners. An reupholstery intervention is recommended to restore them to their former splendor, although they retain a great charming “shabby” appeal in their current state.

Under-seat: The base has been reinforced with modern elastic straps to ensure functionality (as shown in the underside photo).

Seller's Story

Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities. By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
6.7 kg
Style subtype
Renaissance
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Textile, Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Beige, Green, Multicolour, Red
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
95.8 cm
Width
44.5 cm
Depth
41.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Sold by
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Objects sold
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