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Description
Pair of rustic Swedish munkstolar, or monk’s chairs, ca. 1910-1920. Their three legged design has its origins in the medieval … Read more Pair of rustic Swedish munkstolar, or monk’s chairs, ca. 1910-1920. Their three legged design has its origins in the medieval monasteries of Northern Europe where it was considered a humble chair for a meditative life. During the arts and crafts era of the early 20th century however, the form was revived in the gothic manner and examples such as these are often crafted in oak with traditional Scandinavian chip carvings. See less
- Dimensions
- 24.75ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 36.5ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Seat Height
- 18.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In very good vintage condition, with minor signs of wear appropriate to antiques of this age. Prior owner made triangular … moreIn very good vintage condition, with minor signs of wear appropriate to antiques of this age. Prior owner made triangular seat cushions for these, some visible marks to the velour upholstery less
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