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Primitive Three-Legged Chair

$2,750
£2,100.57
€2,413.79
CA$3,925.65
A$4,304.16
CHF 2,247.60
MX$51,795.17
NOK 28,327.40
SEK 26,635.04
DKK 18,026.56

About the Item

A small chair (or stool or child's chair) of primitive form and construction. The elm plank seat is joined through with three stick legs. The back consists of an ash top rail joined through with two flat uprights and one central turned spindle. With later strap metal repair braces under the seat securing the back. Terrific figuring to the timber. Retaining an exceptional color and patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Seat Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Metal straps secure the back to the seat. Now structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Harrodsburg, KY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10299246445122

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