Anna Hue-Roques

19th Century French Furniture & Works of Art Auction

Gondola chair with armrests, in CarloX-Biedermeier style, datable to the first half of the 19th century. It was used as a bidet before bathrooms entered homes. Under the seat, which lifts to reveal a lid, there is a hole where a ceramic or enameled metal vessel was inserted. When closed it is a normal lounge chair; when opened it becomes a toilet. Viewings available by appointment in Bari.

Sedia a gondola con braccioli,in stile CarloX-
Biedermeier, databile prima metà dell' Ottocento.
Veniva usata come water prima che il bagno entrasse nelle case.
Sotto il sedile che si solleva a coperchio c'è il foro dove veniva inserito il vaso di ceramica o di
latta smaltata.
Chiusa è una normale poltroncina da salotto,aperta diventa un water.
Si può visionare su appuntamento su BARI 

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Chair - Hardwood - Gondola chair.

France -   - 1850-1900

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Solid wood chair in a Carlo X-Biedermeier gondola style, dating to 1850–1900, with arms, measuring 90 cm high, 60 cm wide and 55 cm deep, origin France, in very good condition with light signs of wear and age.

Chair - Hardwood - Gondola chair.

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Solid wood chair in a Carlo X-Biedermeier gondola style, dating to 1850–1900, with arms, measuring 90 cm high, 60 cm wide and 55 cm deep, origin France, in very good condition with light signs of wear and age.

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