Neo-Renaissance Carved Wooden Chairs from Befos, 1880s, Befos, Set of 4

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Description

This refined set of four original Neo-Renaissance chairs dates from the late 19th to early 20th century and originates from … Read more This refined set of four original Neo-Renaissance chairs dates from the late 19th to early 20th century and originates from Central Europe, most likely Germany, Austria, or the former Austro-Hungarian region. The chairs represent the historicist furniture tradition of the period, combining solid craftsmanship with rich ornamental carving.

Design & Style

decorative stretchers and carved seat frames,

balanced proportions and architectural solidity.

Such chairs were originally intended for representative dining rooms or salons in bourgeois and aristocratic interiors.
Solid hardwood oak

Upholstered seat and back panels in a neutral woven fabric

Original decorative brass upholstery nails

The chairs have undergone a careful, conservation-focused cleaning and finishing process, preserving their authenticity and patina:

old lacquer layers gently reduced without disturbing the wood structure,

surfaces protected with eco-friendly hard oil,

natural signs of age retained intentionally,

structurally sound and stable,

upholstery in good, clean condition.


Dimensions (each chair)

Height: 98 cm

Width: 45 cm

Depth: 44 cm

Seat height: 45 cm

Period

circa 1880–1910

Origin

Central Europe (Germany / Austria / Czech lands)


Very good vintage condition. Minor age-related wear consistent with over a century of history.

Authentic 19th-century craftsmanship

Hand-carved details

Conservation-grade restoration

Ideal for classic, eclectic, or historic interiors. See less