Armchair - Carved figures - Wood





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Estimated period 1910–1920, a wooden armchair in Art Nouveau style from France, with dimensions 94 cm high, 52 cm wide, 47 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
It is a modernist armchair that combines the sculptural elegance of hand-carved craftsmanship with the warmth of a design conceived to coexist with everyday life. The wooden structure, solid and softly curved, shows meticulous work in the carved arms, where decorative figures appear that give it an almost symbolic air, as if the piece carried a small visual story. These carvings, deep and well defined, are typical of workshops that, during the first half of the 20th century, fused late modernism with a taste for the organic and the narrative.
The original upholstery, surprisingly well preserved, adds authenticity and a charm difficult to replicate. Its texture and light tone dialogue with the wood, creating a soft contrast that enhances the lightness of the design. The woven seat and backrest bring freshness, comfort and a touch of artisanal that fits perfectly with the modernist aesthetic: flowing lines, natural materials and a beauty that arises from the honesty of the object.
The legs and joints, decorated with small carved motifs, complete a balanced, elegant and characterful ensemble. It is a chair that is not only to be looked at: it is felt, inhabited, understood as a piece that has endured decades while preserving its personality.
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Seller's Story
It is a modernist armchair that combines the sculptural elegance of hand-carved craftsmanship with the warmth of a design conceived to coexist with everyday life. The wooden structure, solid and softly curved, shows meticulous work in the carved arms, where decorative figures appear that give it an almost symbolic air, as if the piece carried a small visual story. These carvings, deep and well defined, are typical of workshops that, during the first half of the 20th century, fused late modernism with a taste for the organic and the narrative.
The original upholstery, surprisingly well preserved, adds authenticity and a charm difficult to replicate. Its texture and light tone dialogue with the wood, creating a soft contrast that enhances the lightness of the design. The woven seat and backrest bring freshness, comfort and a touch of artisanal that fits perfectly with the modernist aesthetic: flowing lines, natural materials and a beauty that arises from the honesty of the object.
The legs and joints, decorated with small carved motifs, complete a balanced, elegant and characterful ensemble. It is a chair that is not only to be looked at: it is felt, inhabited, understood as a piece that has endured decades while preserving its personality.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.

