19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Oak Side Chair with Standing Lion

Details

Description

Swiss Black Forest hand carved Oak Side Chair with standing Lion, around 1880
The backrest is made in hand carved … Read more Swiss Black Forest hand carved Oak Side Chair with standing Lion, around 1880
The backrest is made in hand carved open work holding a beautifully standing lion in the center
This hand carving was obviously done by a master craftsman, the backrest with the lion is very uniquely carved in one piece of solid oak wood which has a beautiful grain
The base is in the alpine style with bobbin turned splayed legs
The chair is made in 2 pieces which perfectly fits together to make it a very stable chair
Very good condition with wear consistent with age and use, nice aged patina

The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises courage, bravery, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour

Size: 110 cm H, seatheight 48.5 cm. Seat is 47 cm wide and 42 cm deep. The legs stands out 48.5 cm See less