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Mexican Equipale Folk Art Chair with Hand-Painted Scene 1930s

$1,750
£1,328.13
€1,868.27VAT Included
CA$2,468.57
A$2,500.70
CHF 1,400.51
MX$30,930.66
NOK 16,550.70
SEK 16,721.34
DKK 11,494.51

About the Item

Rare vintage equipale chair from Mexico, dating to the 1930s. Entirely handcrafted using traditional techniques, it features a pigskin leather seat and backrest stretched over a cedar or palo dulce wood frame, with interlaced slats forming the base. The backrest and seat are decorated with an original hand-painted Mexican folk art scene, depicting a folkloric couple dancing alongside a pack mule. Object: Chair Style: Folk Art Period: 1930–1940 Country of origin: Mexico Condition: Good vintage condition, completely original and structurally solid. The leather is aged and weathered with natural patina and minor surface wear. Small imperfections but no tears. Wear consistent with age and use. Material: Pigskin leather, cedar, paint Colour: Brown leather with hand-painted details Dimensions (in inches): Height: 29 in. Width: 24 in. Depth: 20 in. Seat height: 16 in. Dimensions (in cm): Height: 74 cm. Width: 62 cm. Depth: 52 cm. Seat height: 40 cm. Weight: 4 kg Love this piece? See all chairs in my shop Shipping & Packaging Free shipping is included for all destinations worldwide. Your order will be professionally packed and fully insured for safe delivery. Tracking details will be provided within 3 days, and each shipment is handled with the utmost care by our trusted shipping partners, including efficient customs processing when required. Most orders arrive within 3–7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Leather,Paint,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Painted,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Condition: Good. Completely original and structurally solid. The leather is aged and weathered, with natural patina and minor surface wear. There are small imperfections but no tears. Overall in good vintage condition, with wear consistent with age a.
  • Seller Location:
    Sakskøbing, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1801stDibs: LU6480246125152

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