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

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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:
    Oak,Velvet
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • 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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