Set of Ten French Baroque Style Walnut Masked Dining Chairs

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Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or renaissance revival style. The … Read more Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or renaissance revival style. The chairs feature tall backs with intricately carved grotesque masks. The masks have acanthus wrapped eyes and curled horns on top centered by a bacchus style face. The set consists of eight side chairs and two armchairs measuring 23 inches wide and 20 inches deep. The seats are supported by turned legs conjoined by stretchers. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an intriguing design and gothic style. Price is for the set of ten.

Dimensions: 18"w x 18"d x 41"h, Seat 17.5"h

Circa: 19th Century, France

Materials: Walnut

Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Repaired: old repairs. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery. Age appropriate wear with older repairs, worm holes, and a loss to one chair mask as seen in photos. Aged patina on finish as expected. See less