Dining Chairs with Leather Seats and Backs, Set of 5

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Five antique chairs with leather seats and backs. Beautiful set of chairs from the 19th century, of remarkable presence and … Read more Five antique chairs with leather seats and backs. Beautiful set of chairs from the 19th century, of remarkable presence and robustness, with a dark solid wood frame and high back. Both the seats and the backs are covered in natural brown leather, with delicate bas-relief work and fixed with large gilt metal nails, a common feature of furniture from the period. The leather, of generous thickness, precisely contours the cut-out shape of the backrest, suggesting a Renaissance influence, typical of 19th century European furniture. The front legs are richly turned, joined by equally worked crosspieces, with the centrepiece in the shape of a hollowed-out floral medallion standing out. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less