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Antique Islamic Syrian Moorish Arabic Caligraphy Inlaid Chair Levantine 1890

$1,395
£1,058.49
€1,210.29
CA$1,948.44
A$2,166.40
CHF 1,131.17
MX$26,370.32
NOK 14,433.27
SEK 13,523.29
DKK 9,032.64
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A good antique Syrian Moorish inlaid chair with mashrabiya and Arabic calligraphy decoration, circa 1890. This very attractive antique Levantine chair has a curved back with a pair of turned ball finials and a central crest inlaid with bone, the back is elaboratley decorated with mashrabiya stick & ball cross carvings, and the central panel is inliad with Mother-of Pearl. The seat has the original embroidered fabric with a central Arabesque cartouche. The chair base has four inlaid calligraphy panels and mihrab arches with corresponding stick & ball carvings and is raised on compressed bun feet. The internal upholstery has just been professionally replace whilst retaining the original seat fabric, the chair is very comfortable and ready to grace your home.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has had the internal upholstery professionally replaced whilst retaining the original embroidered seat fabric. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-102791stDibs: LU4876140872362

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