Antique Gothic Revival Painted Dug Out Chair, 1890

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19th century gothic revival painted dug out chair circa 1890.

unusual profusely hand carved swedish tub chair, created by using … Read more 19th century gothic revival painted dug out chair circa 1890.

unusual profusely hand carved swedish tub chair, created by using a tree trunk and carving it into a seat.

shaped arms with floral and acanthus leaf decoration, which is carried on around the front base.  grotesque face to reverse with a further decoration of acanthus leaves.   back rest with a humourous carving of a main at the dentist in the process of having some uncomfortable extraction.

minor surface marks to woodwork.  later painted in a flesh coloured paint.

fantastic talking point for the hallway.

seat height: 15"
seat width: 19"
seat depth: 21 1/2" See less