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Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Throne Chairs, Early 20th Century
$6,200per set
£4,717.29per set
€5,435.28per set
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CHF 5,065.05per set
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Pair of Spanish Colonial Throne Chairs, Early 20th Century
This magnificent pair of Spanish Colonial throne chairs, dating from the early 1900s, captures the grandeur and authority of colonial craftsmanship. Standing at an imposing 1.53 meters high at the backrest, these chairs were conceived not simply as seating, but as statements of presence and power, evoking the ceremonial dignity of ecclesiastical and aristocratic interiors of Latin America.
Carved in rich tropical hardwood with a deep, warm patina, each chair is distinguished by its high, pierced backrest, crowned with a stylized scallop shell motif flanked by elegant scrolls. The elongated silhouette accentuates the verticality, giving the impression of thrones meant to dominate a space. The arms are powerfully scrolled, lending sculptural movement, while the robust cabriole legs terminate in claw feet and are joined by a curving stretcher for added stability and grace.
The seats are traditionally caned, offering both durability and lightness, in contrast to the robust architecture of the frame. This combination of delicacy and strength exemplifies the colonial reinterpretation of European Baroque and Rococo forms, adapted to the materials and tastes of the Americas.
Such pieces would have originally been commissioned for elite households, convents, or municipal chambers, where they signified authority, hierarchy, and continuity with Iberian traditions. Today, they stand as highly decorative yet functional works of art, ideal for lending an aura of nobility to a refined interior.
A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic pair of Spanish Colonial throne chairs that command both attention and respect.
- Dimensions:Height: 60.24 in (153 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rio De Janeiro, BR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9400246816942
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