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Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
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This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic design. Using natural materials and traditional techniques, the resulting aesthetic is timeless and ever eye-catching.
Carver chairs like these have turned legs that rise above the seat level to frame the backs and to support the armrests. Their perfect symmetry and sculpted elements result from this technique: the individual wooden spindles of the piece were made by shaping them with chisels and gouges while they were being spun, or turned between the centre points of a lathe. The ladderback is still the main design element of these chairs, with five vertical, carved spindles and topped with small decorative finials. In this aspect, the backs are in the same design vein as Gio Ponti’s ebonized side chairs. While Carver chairs originate from America, they became widespread in Europe during the early 20th century, especially in Italy and France, likely where these chairs originate from as well. Like in most turned carver chairs, the beautiful wooden frames are accompanied by seats made of a different Material. Here, the seat is made of leather, with a light colour that beautifully contrasts to the black painted wood of the structures. The partnership of the two natural materials is very effective as well; the wood and leather pair flawlessly to showcase the skill of the maker. The legs are joined by box stretchers arranged at different heights, breaking the curved lines of the frames. Overall, these chairs are exceptional pieces thanks to the artisan craftsmanship.
Several French designers, like Charles Dudouyt crafted wooden furniture in strong Art Deco forms during the midcentury era, using playful geometries and construction methods more in keeping with the robust Arts and Crafts Movement. This pair showcases the variety of shapes and forms of these movements whilst keeping elegant organicity in its focus.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some small scratches and marks on the wood and on the leather.
Dimensions:
25.59 in W x 24.21 in D x 44.88 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 27.95 in
65 cm W x 61.5 cm D x 114 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 71 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 44.89 in (114 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 24.22 in (61.5 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some small scratches and marks on the wood and on the leather.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
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