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18th Century Portuguese Rococo Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a superb set of 8 Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully carved of solid walnut and are highlighted with carved acanthus leaf and other botanical detailing. The legs feature well-carved knees and claw and ball feet. The front rail is carved with an open drop pendant. The caned seats are an uncommon featured; the seats have been recaned. We are including the vintage cushions as a courtesy; however, the cushions are not included in the listing. The detail carvings are accented in gold leaf. The chairs have had minor anticipated restorations over their nearly 300 years of life, but are in sturdy condition. The gold leaf has been refreshed and the walnut surfaces have been re-stained and waxed.
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Origin:	Portugal
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	wood, gold leaf
Condition:	Good. Overal very good condition. The chairs have been recaned and have undergone minor normal restorations over their nearly 300 years of life.
Creation Date:	c. 1780-1770
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.02.06.23
Incollect Reference #:	625724

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	44 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	111.76 cm;	D.	49.53 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;
Seat H.	43.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.

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