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Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century

$1,080
£822.54
€948.09
CA$1,510.91
A$1,698.17
CHF 884.36
MX$20,653.90
NOK 11,316.47
SEK 10,731.35
DKK 7,075.95
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About the Item

A sculptural vintage Monk chair made in solid oak with a comfortable seat cushion. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi chair in an overall good condition with a fine patina. This fine decorative set will complement many interior styles. A modern, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature. It is about the aesthetic of things in existence, that are “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686234990152

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