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Late 19th-Century Eclectic Paraguayan Salon Suite – Italian Renaissance Revival

$8,900per set
£6,788.30per set
€7,730.23per set
CA$12,507.21per set
A$13,640.88per set
CHF 7,226.02per set
MX$163,534.72per set
NOK 92,027.32per set
SEK 84,152.15per set
DKK 57,752.42per set

About the Item

Late 19th-Century Eclectic Paraguayan Salon Suite – Italian Renaissance Revival Meets Criollo Spanish Colonial – Five Pieces An extraordinary and eclectic five-piece salon suite from Paraguay, crafted in the late 19th century, uniting two powerful stylistic lineages: the sculptural drama of the Italian Renaissance Revival and the expressive, hand-tooled vocabulary of South American criollo Spanish Colonial craftsmanship. Composed of one settee, two armchairs, and two side chairs, this ensemble stands as a unique testament to the artistic fusion characteristic of elite regional workshops of the period. The tall ladder-back structures reveal an unmistakable Renaissance influence: architectural symmetry, medallion crowns, and carved foliate scrolls reminiscent of Italian 16th-century ornament. These classical elements are interwoven with the warmth and boldness of criollo carving—deep reliefs, rhythmic floral clusters, rustic vigor, and the unmistakable hand-made quality of South American master artisans. Both the armchairs and the settee feature zoomorphic heads carved at the ends of the armrests, a striking element that bridges Renaissance heraldic tradition with the expressive symbolic language found throughout Colonial Latin American furniture. These sculpted figures lend the suite a ceremonious and almost mythic presence. The seats preserve 20th-century velvet upholstery, worn with time, though the true value of this ensemble lies in its richly carved hardwood frames, whose patina and relief remain remarkably strong. A rare and visually arresting example of cross-cultural furniture design, this salon suite brings grandeur, historical depth, and sculptural impact to any refined interior—ideal for collectors and designers seeking pieces with both lineage and soul.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.22 in (125 cm)Width: 49.61 in (126 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Paraguay
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio De Janeiro, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9400247659612

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