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Brittany Set of 8 Carved Portrait Chairs

— $2,975.00 —

    Each chair in this set of 8 chestnut chairs from Brittany is hand carved with a portrait in the back, depicting 4 couples. Seats are sturdy hand-woven rush, and all eight are rugged and serviceable.

Brittany or Bretagne is a maritime province of northwest France. Formerly a separate country, the "Breton" language is still spoken. Famous for their cultural traditions and distinctive dress, the local hand-carved furniture has outstanding workmanship, using native local hardwoods with picturesque traditional motifs.

About 70 years old, measurements are 18" wide, 19" deep and 41" tall. A-C1114

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Year Crafted —

1850 and earlier, 1851-1900, 1901-1930, 1931-present

Styles —

Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Country, Country French, Eastlake, Empire, Federal, Georgian, Mission, Renaissance, Victorian

Country of Origin —

American, Asian, English, French, German, Italian, Swedish

Woods —

Birdseye Maple, Butternut, Cherry, Oak, Mahogany, Maple (any), Rosewood, Tiger Maple, Walnut

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Baker, Berkey and Gay, Drexel, Henredon, Kittinger, Stickley