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Primitive 19th Century Elm & Rush Chair

$2,065.20
£1,500
€1,766.77
CA$2,829.21
A$3,139.25
CHF 1,644.41
MX$38,495.65
NOK 20,916.30
SEK 19,744.09
DKK 13,175.95
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About the Item

A large, characterful 19th century vernacular chair, primitively constructed from heavily patinated elm with original woven rush seat. Irish, c. 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 105.5 in (267.97 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 49 in (124.46 cm)Seat Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Rush,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age commensurate wear to the rush seat, some movement to the joints but remains solid.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6695229624462

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