These wonderful chairs
are not lacking in craftsmanship! The
wood is ornately carved and the seats and back feature thick leather attached
to the chair frame with large 1.25” iron nailheads.
This style of chair was
originally developed in Italy in the late 15th to early 16th century, an adaptation of the ancient Roman curule chair. The design featured a ornately carved chair with crossed legs, creating a wavy silhouette. They came to be predominantly reserved for European royalty and chairs of state. Other names
associated with these portable chairs are X-frame chair, Bishop’s chair and Dantesca chair.
There is a bit of
additional interesting history associated with these two chairs. They were presented as a gift to
a U.S. Army General by Francisco Franco’s military attache’ in the late
1960’s. The chairs accompanied the U.S. General from Spain to the states on the USS United States in 1969--two weeks before it’s last
sailing. It docked in the New York harbor on the same day that man
landed on the moon. The chairs have been
in the possession of the General until now.
Measurements:
34” from floor to top of
back
17.5” from floor to
scooped seat
22.75” wide at arms
16” wide at seat
Both chairs are in VERY GOOD vintage condition.
There are no breaks,
splits or repairs to the wood frame; no rips or repairs to the leather.They are sturdy and strong and very
comfortable.
**Chairs are being sold as
a set only.**
Shipping can be arranged (the chairs fold up nicely for shipping). Please inquire before you purchase.
No Returns Accepted on this item, so please ask questions and request additional information or pictures if needed.
Please read all of the description and
additional information before you purchase.
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If you are unhappy with
your purchase, please do not leave negative feedback. If you will contact us within 3 days of
receipt of item, we will do everything we can to resolve any issues you may
have.
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Shipping:USPS
shipping will be calculated and will vary by buyer location unless otherwise
noted.
International buyers will pay additional shipping, calculated at
close of listing. We will ship no more
than 3 business days after receipt of payment and only to confirmed
Paypal addresses. We will combine
shipping and handling when possible.
Terms of Sale:Items
are sold “as is” and are described to the best of our ability. An oversight or lack of knowledge on our part
is not an attempt to deceive. No
warranty is offered, but we are flexible and if there is a listing error,
please contact us within 3 days of receipt of item(s) and we will do our best
to rectify it. If you need further
clarification on an item, feel free to contact us. We will gladly provide additional photos upon
request.
Sales Tax:We are required to add sales tax to purchases by all
Arizona State Residents unless you provide a valid Resale Tax Number.
About Us:Consign
@ Chez is a consignment shop in Phoenix, Arizona. We are
located at 4702
N. 7th Avenue in the historic Melrose District--just a few minutes’ drive from Downtown Phoenix. We offer
a variety of furnishings and accessories, mostly antiques and vintage. Please take a look at our other listings and
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