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Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat

$825
£626.33
€716.38
CA$1,152.64
A$1,281.99
CHF 669.42
MX$15,600.48
NOK 8,549.47
SEK 8,017.90
DKK 5,346.64
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About the Item

This very comfortable antique ladder back child chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built of walnut wood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, the chair sits on round turned legs and features two ladders in the back embellished with round finials at the top. The wide and deep seat is dressed with the original hand woven rush. The low country chair is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. This chair could also be used as a "Chauffeuse" next to a fireplace. Measures: 17.5" W x 16.5" D x 31.5" H.
  • Attributed to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rush,Walnut,Hand-Carved,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 242-242B1stDibs: LU951241232892

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