Antique Afghan / Nuristani Folk Art Chair, Hand-Painted Polychrome Wood & Woven Seat

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Striking vintage Afghanistan folk art chair with a wonderfully aged, timeworn surface and distinctive hand-painted polychrome decoration. The dark black … Read more Striking vintage Afghanistan folk art chair with a wonderfully aged, timeworn surface and distinctive hand-painted polychrome decoration. The dark black and red-painted frame features turned posts topped with carved finials, while the arched back panel is decorated with a colorful floral/foliate motif. The seat is handwoven in a traditional natural fiber.

Acquired in Indonesia by the previous owner, who believes this unusual chair originated in Afghanistan. Its distinctive construction — turned posts with carved finials, handwoven seat, and elaborately decorated painted back — is characteristic of traditional Afghan/Nuristani folk furniture. See less