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19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

$4,800per set
£3,639.61per set
€4,203.71per set
CA$6,734.69per set
A$7,502.30per set
CHF 3,957.34per set
MX$90,967.68per set
NOK 50,343.12per set
SEK 46,897.80per set
DKK 31,390.70per set

About the Item

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down, it's a table, seatback up it's an armchair. Sculpted from solid oak, it features carving on both sides of the tabletop or seatback so it's attractive no matter what mode it's in. An ingenious space-saver, circa 1870s, in the manner of Stephen Hedges Metamorphic table. Measures: Height to the seat 13in Height to the tabletop 22.49in Total height (armchair) 31.5in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 20.66 in (52.48 cm)Depth: 12.79 in (32.49 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Completely restored.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1726214653642

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