Portuguese Dining Chairs, 1890s, Set of 6

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Set of six dining chairs. With cut-out and hollowed-out backrests, it features a double medallion joined by geometric interlacing in … Read more Set of six dining chairs. With cut-out and hollowed-out backrests, it features a double medallion joined by geometric interlacing in the centre. The upper part of the backrest is topped by a stylised shell-shaped plant carving, while the curved front legs end in slightly curled feet and are enriched with floral-inspired carvings and acanthus leaves. The structure has graceful curves and elegant proportions, expressing the bourgeois decorative taste of the late 19th or early 20th century. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less