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Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair

About the Item

Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling across the floor. Would look great on its own elevated pedestal. Found in Iowa. Chair is substantial and quite heavy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some slight scratches and knicks to the surface. Some of the filler where the chair was joined has disintegrated. One foot is cracked near the ankle. Imperfections do not take away from the beauty of the chair. Very solid and structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 090707873435

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