Rare Swiss Alpine Chair

Switzerland, 19th Century

$695

Antique Rare Exactly As Pictured

This one comes straight out of the Alps. From Switzerland and dating to the 19th century, this is what’s known as an alpine folk chair, often called an escabelle or mountain chair, made in rural workshops where each piece was hand-cut rather than formally designed. The defining detail is the back - cut from a single plank with that openwork motif. They lived in alpine homes where space was tight and everything needed to work - pulled up to the table, shifted by the fire, never fixed in one place. Sylvie loves it as an accent chair to that empty wall you don't know what to do with.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: Switzerland
Material:: Wood with brass hardware
Dimensions:: 37.5" H x 17.0" W x 18.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. It features two small brass supports running from the base to the seat and has a sturdy, gleaming varnish. There is some wear to the finish visible near the top of the back.

All items are final sale.