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Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats
$6,800per set
£5,137.72per set
€5,886.28per set
CA$9,488.21per set
A$10,341.66per set
CHF 5,467.54per set
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NOK 69,396.76per set
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About the Item
These richly carved chairs are excellent examples of late 19th-century to early 20th-century Renaissance Revival seating, most likely produced in France or Northern Europe during the height of the historicist revival period. The tall, architectural backs are deeply carved with classical and grotesque motifs, including scrolling acanthus foliage, floral rosettes, shell elements, and a dramatic central mascaron or grotesque face at the crest rail—an ornamental device commonly associated with Renaissance and Baroque revival furniture. The level of carving suggests skilled hand workmanship rather than later machine-assisted production, with strong dimensionality and crisp detailing throughout.
The frames appear to be crafted from a dense hardwood, likely oak, finished in a deep and dark warm patina that accentuates the relief carving and emphasizes age and authenticity. The turned stiles and legs, along with the ball-turned stretchers and perimeter apron details, reinforce the historic European lineage and lend the chairs a stately, architectural presence. Each chair retains a woven cane seat, most likely later replaced, which provides a pleasing material contrast to the dark wood and adds visual lightness while remaining period-appropriate. The cane presents well overall and contributes to the chairs’ continued usability as functional seating.
Stylistically, these chairs bridge Renaissance Revival, Baroque Revival, and Gothic Revival influences, making them highly versatile for both traditional and eclectic interiors. They would be equally compelling placed as formal dining chairs, accent or hall chairs, or as statement pieces in a library, study, or grand entry. The dramatic backs also make them ideal for decorative use in hospitality, retail, or staging environments where visual impact is essential. Their scale and sculptural quality allow them to function as individual works of art as much as seating furniture.
Condition is consistent with age and use, with visible surface wear, patina variation, and minor imperfections that speak to their history and authenticity rather than detract from their appeal. The carving remains strong and intact, and the overall construction is solid and stable. These chairs embody the romantic historicism of the late 19th century and offer collectors and designers an opportunity to acquire highly decorative, period European seating with enduring presence and character.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 45.5" x W 21" x D 21.75"
Seat Height (with cushion): 20.5"
Seat Height (without cushion): 17.5"
Seat Depth: 18"
CONDITION:
Overall very good antique condition ready for immediate use. If you wish to use the cushions, reupholstery is advised as the fabric has moderate age, fading and wear. Caning is in very good condition with light age and wear. Wood has some areas with loss of color (stain) and other age related wear. These are antique chairs so each part of each chair exhibits age and light antiquing, heavier in some areas such as the bottom of legs and corners of seats. Can be refinished upon request. Ready for immediate use in a vintage or antique acceptable setting.
- Similar to:Charles Rohlfs (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Seat Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa late 19th Century
- Condition:Good antique condition, see description for more details.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1330248093992
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