antique pair art deco zebra wood armchairs 20th century

Antique pair of French Art Deco Zebra wood armchairs mid 20th century in date.

This stunning pair of armchairs feature beautiful zebra wood tub frames, scroll arms and square tapering legs. They have been newly upholstered in gold pattered silk fabric.
There is no mistaking their unique quality and design, which is certain to make them a talking point in your home. So rare to fine such a rich blend of Art Deco style opulence and Biedermeier style minimalism all rolled into one.
Condition:In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.Dimensions in cm:Height 88 x Width 67 x Depth 62Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 2 foot, 2 inches x Depth 2 foot
Our reference: A1914
Art DecoorDeco,
is an influentialvisual artsdesign style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s.It is aneclecticstyle that combines traditionalcraftmotifswithMachine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, boldgeometricshapes, and lavish ornamentation.Deco emerged from theInterwar periodwhen rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from theorganicmotifsfavored by its predecessorArt Nouveau.HistorianBevis Hillierdefined Art Deco as "an assertively modern style...[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material...[and] the requirements of mass production".During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: J7JBUW23Y

Width (cm):

67

Height (cm):

88

Depth (cm):

62

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