Chair (2) - Hardwood

Pair of late-19th-century fireplace chairs, a typical example of folk art or rustic peasant furnishings. This type of seating is historically distinguished by precise characteristics:

* Low-profile frame: The defining feature of fireplace chairs is the reduced height of the legs. They were designed specifically to sit closer to the hearth level (where the heat concentrated) and to facilitate activities such as cooking or rekindling the fire.

* Carvings in the backrest: The backrest features openwork carving at both the upper part of the backrest and the central rail, a sober yet elegant decorative shaping, typical of the craftsmanship of northern or central Italy in the late 19th century.

* Rush seating: The typical rush seating in a spoked pattern (usually marsh grass or river straw) is the element that defines these popular chairs, designed to last over time and be easily repairable.