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Set of Six Late 19th Century Swiss Alpine Oak Café Chairs with Original Patina
$2,561.84per set
£1,880per set
€2,215.77per set
CA$3,525.82per set
A$3,929.89per set
CHF 2,061.88per set
MX$47,990.40per set
NOK 26,107.89per set
SEK 24,675.92per set
DKK 16,537.26per set
About the Item
A rare and evocative set of six Swiss alpine oak café chairs, dating from the late 19th century, with origins in a mountain ski lodge nestled deep in the Swiss Alps. These beautifully crafted chairs are imbued with the charm and character of their alpine heritage, having once seated generations in a cozy café setting where the scent of woodsmoke mingled with the clatter of skis and steaming bowls of fondue.
Each chair is hand-crafted in solid oak with finely turned front legs, shaped top rails, and three slat backs—each slat subtly scalloped and classically Swiss in profile. The middle slat bears a simple, recessed circular motif—an understated nod to folk ornamentation without ostentation. Their authenticity is underscored by their honest wear: the mellowed tones, slight abrasions, and softened edges speak to over a century of use and care, forming a wonderfully patinated lustre that cannot be replicated.
What makes this set particularly compelling is its provenance. Sourced from a private client who recalls sitting on these very chairs as a child in her grandparents' alpine café-lodge, they retain the emotional warmth of familial gatherings and alpine traditions.
Whether placed in a rustic kitchen, a curated chalet interior, or juxtaposed with modern pieces in a contemporary space, these chairs offer both aesthetic value and a tangible link to the mountain life of 19th century Switzerland.
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Materials and Techniques:Oak,Turned
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent structural integrity. Aged surface consistent with age and use, exhibiting desirable wear including rubbed edges, minor surface marks, and naturally aged finish. All joints are sound. Seats show charming wear lines from original plank .
- Seller Location:Alton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: KC000171stDibs: LU10331245247302
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