Side chair - Walnut

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Elegant hand-carved walnut wood armchair – Empire/Biedermeier – circa 1820–1850 – France/Germany

Description
Very elegant antique armchair from the first half of the 19th century, made of solid walnut with richly hand-carved decorations.

The chair shows fine Empire and early Biedermeier influences, including a carved shell motif, scrolls, floral ornaments and a decorative lattice pattern in the backrest.

The warm, dark brown patina and the refined woodcarving give the armchair a stately appearance. Thanks to the generous, later professionally upholstered red velvet seat, the chair offers not only decorative value but also comfortable seating.

The armchair is in good, stable antique condition with normal signs of use appropriate for an age of about 180 years. A few small old repairs and wear to the finish are present and belong to the character of an authentic piece of furniture from this period.

A particularly decorative piece that fits excellently in a classic interior, country house, hotel, boutique or collection of antique furniture.

Condition: Good antique condition. Normal signs of use, light wear and small old restorations appropriate for the age. See photos for a complete picture.

Shipping: The chair is carefully packaged and insured shipped or can be picked up by appointment.

This armchair combines elegance, craftsmanship and historical appearance and forms a valuable addition for anyone who loves authentic 19th-century furniture.

Elegant hand-carved walnut wood armchair – Empire/Biedermeier – circa 1820–1850 – France/Germany

Description
Very elegant antique armchair from the first half of the 19th century, made of solid walnut with richly hand-carved decorations.

The chair shows fine Empire and early Biedermeier influences, including a carved shell motif, scrolls, floral ornaments and a decorative lattice pattern in the backrest.

The warm, dark brown patina and the refined woodcarving give the armchair a stately appearance. Thanks to the generous, later professionally upholstered red velvet seat, the chair offers not only decorative value but also comfortable seating.

The armchair is in good, stable antique condition with normal signs of use appropriate for an age of about 180 years. A few small old repairs and wear to the finish are present and belong to the character of an authentic piece of furniture from this period.

A particularly decorative piece that fits excellently in a classic interior, country house, hotel, boutique or collection of antique furniture.

Condition: Good antique condition. Normal signs of use, light wear and small old restorations appropriate for the age. See photos for a complete picture.

Shipping: The chair is carefully packaged and insured shipped or can be picked up by appointment.

This armchair combines elegance, craftsmanship and historical appearance and forms a valuable addition for anyone who loves authentic 19th-century furniture.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
12 kg
Style subtype
Biedermeier
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Walnut
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown, Red
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
100 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Seating height
45 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
243
Objects sold
87.27%
Private

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