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Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
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Over the 20th century, European designers fused traditional crafting techniques and styles with modern materials, design, and industry. The ladder-back chair was one of the most popular chairs of its time. Today, classic ladder-back chairs and their more modern reiterations are desirable, collectible pieces thanks to their distinctive look, quality, and history.
Since Gio Ponti’s “Fireside” chair model, sculptural models such as this pair have once again become coveted pieces for dining and living rooms. The characteristic look of these chairs is established by the high ladder back with a “hill” shape, and the masterful pairing of materials. Ladder-back chairs, also known as a slat-back chairs, are named for the horizontal slats across the back of the chair, resembling the rungs of a ladder. The five slats on these chairs increase in size gradually and are connected to the straight back posts with a mortise and tenon joint. Individual regional makers often added characteristic details to the turned and shaped elements, which is exemplified by the “hills” decorating each slat. While the overall style is based on a traditional country design and is simple in form and traditional in structure, the upholstered seats add a touch of modernity with a deep green velour fabric. The lower part of these chairs offers plenty as well, with box stretchers on top and additional stretchers below it.
This pair of chairs epitomizes the Arts and Crafts style of the early 20th century with beautiful details that showcase the best qualities of the materials and the high level craftsmanship. Ladder-back chairs still hold a place in modern interior design, as they make for gorgeous additions to modern spaces, adding a sense of history and style.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the wood. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
16.92 in W x 19.29 in D x 43.5 in H; Seat height 18.11 in
43 cm W x 49 cm D x 110.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 43.51 in (110.5 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:first half of the 20th century
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the wood. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
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