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Set of Six Worpsweder Chairs, Germany, 19th Century

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About the Item

A set of six Worpsweder chairs, Lower Saxony in Germany 19th century. Chestnut. The rustic chairs have a very pretty hand-carved back decoration and reed seats. They are in very good condition and stable. They ship from Germany and include shipping costs and customs to Boston. Worpswede in Lower Saxony is famous nationwide for its long tradition as an artists' colony. Nowadays, about 130 artists and craftsmen and women live there permanently. The artists who created the so called "Worpsweder Kuentlerkolonie" were looking for the simple and original in art and life. One of the most famous members of this colony was Paula Modersohn-Becker. The traditional reed woven chairs of this region were appreciated by the artists of the colony and some of the them were still produced around 1900-1910.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Rustic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Chestnut,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition. The chairs are stable.
  • Seller Location:
    Belmont, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1772225062612

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