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Empire Maple Rootwood Klismos Chair c1940, Crewel Fabric

Period

1920-1949

Materials

maple, crewel fabric

Dimensions

W.	20 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	20.25 in;
W.	50.8 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	51.44 cm;

Seat H.	20 in;
Seat H.	50.8 cm;

Condition

Good. Minor wear to frame, spotting to vintage fabric.

Description

In that perfect 19th century Empire tradition, this pair of Klismos chairs were purchased in Denmark and have maple rootwood backs with beautiful polished grain pattern. We updated the pair with a crewel fabric made from 1930s drapery and colorful and delicate floral embroidery added in the 1950s. Sold individually. European manufacture, 1940s/50s.

Styles / Movements

Empire, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

433974