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Antique American library step chair – hand-painted – approx. 1940–1960

Special and decorative specimen of an American library step chair (library chair / step chair), made of solid wood and featuring hand-painted decorations with a typical Western/Native American motif.

This multifunctional chair can easily be unfolded into a practical staircase, making the piece both functional and aesthetic. The warm wood tones and the artisanal painting give it a characterful and authentic look.

Features:

Origin: United States (USA)
Period: circa 1940–1960
Material: solid wood
Decoration: hand-painted (Western / Native motif)
Function: chair + fold-out staircase

Dimensions
Height: 88 cm
Width: 43 cm
Depth: 36 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Weight: approx. 8 kg

Antieke Amerikaanse bibliotheek trapstoel – handbeschilderd – ca. 1940–1960

Bijzonder en decoratief exemplaar van een Amerikaanse bibliotheek trapstoel (library chair / step chair), vervaardigd uit massief hout en voorzien van handbeschilderde decoraties met typisch Western/Native American motief.

Deze multifunctionele stoel kan eenvoudig worden uitgeklapt tot een praktische trap, wat het meubel zowel functioneel als esthetisch maakt. De warme houttinten en het ambachtelijke schilderwerk geven het geheel een karaktervolle en authentieke uitstraling.

Kenmerken:

Herkomst: Verenigde Staten (USA)
Periode: circa 1940–1960
Materiaal: massief hout
Decoratie: handbeschilderd (Western / Native motief)
Functie: stoel + uitklapbare trap

Afmetingen
Hoogte: 88 cm
Breedte: 43 cm
Diepte: 36 cm
Zithoogte: 44 cm
Gewicht: ca. 8 kg


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  - 1940-1950, 1950-1960

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Antique American library step chair in solid wood, hand-painted with Western/Native motifs, folding to a practical step, circa 1940–1960, brown, 88 cm high, 43 cm wide, 36 cm deep, seat height 44 cm, weight about 8 kg, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.

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Antique American library step chair in solid wood, hand-painted with Western/Native motifs, folding to a practical step, circa 1940–1960, brown, 88 cm high, 43 cm wide, 36 cm deep, seat height 44 cm, weight about 8 kg, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.

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