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Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs

$1,450per set
£1,095.72per set
€1,265.28per set
CA$2,026.16per set
A$2,248.19per set
CHF 1,177.65per set
MX$27,568.86per set
NOK 14,979.31per set
SEK 14,139.83per set
DKK 9,436.02per set
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Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with carved double eagle head and lyre carving. Measures: 20" wide at the front x 14.5" wide at the back. 16" deep x 21" high at the seat x 34" high at the back. Good antique condition with some past repairs, cracks, chips, etc. Please review all images. Offered as a matching pair only.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor past repairs. Still solid and comfortable. The images here show the true condition of the chairs.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5199219866212

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