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Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900

$2,265

£1,731.71

€1,994.58

CA$3,173.96

A$3,543.43

CHF 1,856.70

MX$43,375.03

NOK 23,580.14

SEK 22,233.08

DKK 14,885.78

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Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A very nice antique Swiss nutwood chair decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting ibex and chamois. The backrest is additionaly decorated with elaborate edelweis flower carvings. Manufactured ca. 1900 in Brienz, Switzerland. Very good original condition. The tradition of edelweis furnishings in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art. Measures: Width: 18.31" (46.5 cm) Height: 35.83" (91 cm) Depth: 15.75" (40 cm) Seat height: 16.54" (42 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005

Dimensions:

Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)

Style:

Victorian (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.

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