North Wind Chair
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
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H 46 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Antique Victorian Ladies Bobbin Turned Mahogany Sewing Work Table Stand Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
mythological Norse-like figure is a common characteristic of a style of furniture commonly called “North Wind
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H 28.5 in W 13.25 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finely carved details including north wind face, maiden busts and full figured women to the backrest
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Materials
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H 46 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair Antique Heavily Carved Walnut Cherub North Wind Faces Arm Chairs New Uphols
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Antique Heavily Carved Walnut Cherub North Wind Faces Arm Chairs New Upholstery MINT!
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H 49 in W 25 in D 26 in
Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
handwoven strack back, designed to protect the sitter from the cold winds of the North Sea. Two open
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H 52 in W 21 in D 16.75 in
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
. The sides showcase figural high relief maidens mirrored below North Wind faces at the ear. Includes
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H 52.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
or children, were meant to protect the sitting person against the rough and cold winds of the North
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Small Scottish Orkney Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair from the cold winds of the North Sea. This Scottish chair has two open arms, a sturdy wooden seat
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Armchairs
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Straw, Wood
H 32.75 in W 18 in D 14.75 in
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Questions About North Wind Chair
- What is a North Wind chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022North Wind chairs feature a mythical figure, such as a fantasy creature or animal, carved into the top back. The chair was meant to protect a space from evil spirits. On 1stDibs, find a selection of North Wind chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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