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Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

$6,000per set
£4,511.52per set
€5,238.96per set
CA$8,378.87per set
A$9,292.79per set
CHF 4,880.12per set
MX$114,122.09per set
NOK 61,777.67per set
SEK 58,257.17per set
DKK 39,088.44per set
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About the Item

A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi set in an overall good condition with a fine patina. Seats reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric. 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: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1950
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686230055102

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