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Black Forest Music Box Chair
$9,850
£7,445.38
€8,556.07
CA$13,716.06
A$15,258.56
CHF 7,998.73
MX$186,455.87
NOK 101,853.82
SEK 95,881.28
DKK 63,867.77
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A music box hidden inside this beautifully carved Swiss chair will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craftsmanship and artistic innovation characteristic of late 19th-century Brienz, Switzerland, this chair is skillfully carved from walnut. The chair showcases detailed inlaid cartouches on both the seat and seatback, each depicting an alpine chamois amid a backdrop of meticulously carved foliage. A functional work of art, the chair conceals a Swiss cylinder musical mechanism within its seat, designed to serenade its occupant when seated. As impressive as it is delightful, this chair is a perfect example of Black Forest craftsmanship at its finest.
End of 19th Century
36“ high x 17” wide x 14 1/2“ deep
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Style:Black Forest (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:End of 19th Century
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-87671stDibs: LU891139552142
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