Late 19th Century Set of 12 Spanish Monastic Revival Leather Dining Chairs

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Striking set of twelve Spanish Monastic Revival chairs, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880). Crafted in solid wood … Read more Striking set of twelve Spanish Monastic Revival chairs, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880). Crafted in solid wood with turned legs and stretchers, each chair features a high, rectangular back and seat upholstered in thick, hand-tacked leather, secured with large decorative brass nailheads.

Inspired by earlier monastic and refectory seating, these chairs embody the Spanish Revival aesthetic with their robust proportions, architectural simplicity, and honest materials. The leather has developed a rich, time-earned patina, while the nail head trim and turned stretchers add visual rhythm and strength.

This substantial set was designed for communal dining or institutional use and works beautifully today in a grand dining room, wine cellar, library, or hospitality setting. Their presence is both historic and highly functional, offering a bold, Old World character that anchors a space.

Sold as a set of twelve. One seat has been later reupholstered in darker leather; the remaining seats retain original leather with age-related wear See less