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Antique Pair Swiss Walnut Marquetry inlaid Hall Chairs 19th Century

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This is a superb pair of antique 19th Century Swiss carved walnut and marquetry inlaid hall chairs. They have striking inlaid Alpine hunting scenes to the backs, the figures in Bavarian clothing, the seats are decorated with inlaid Goat and Chamois and the chairs are raised on decorative carved legs. These are very handsome pieces which would look perfect in any study or library. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 94 cm x Width 46 cm x Depth 47 cm Height 44 cm  - Sear Height Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches Height 1 foot, 5 inches - Sear Height Walnut & Burr Walnut Walnut is a hard, dense, tight- grained wood that polishes to a very smooth finish. It is a popular and attractive wood whose colour ranges from near white in the sapwood to a dark hew in the heartwood. When dried in a kiln, walnut wood tends to develop a dull brown colour, but when air-dried can become a rich purplish-brown. Because of its colour, hardness and grain, it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable. Burr walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find. Walnut "burrs" were often used to make fabulous furniture.  Veneer sliced from walnut burl is one of the most valuable and highly prized by cabinet makers and prestige car manufacturers and is also a favourite material for shotgun stocks. Our reference: A4467
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A44671stDibs: LU950645271192

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