A north Italian sedan chair. C. 1770. H. 168 cm. W. 84 cm. D. 80 cm.
A north Italian sedan chair of black leather and giltwood with gilt metal mounting and red silk interior. Late 18th century. H. 168 cm. W. 84 cm. D. 80 cm.
The sedan chair was a popular form of non-wheeled transport in Europe until the 19th century. It was fitted with a seat for one person, and was carried by two or four chairmen (depending on the occupant's weight), who lifted it using two long poles that slotted into brackets on the side of the chair, attached to leather straps that hung round the chairmen's necks. Sedans were particularly useful for travelling through cities with narrow streets.
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A north Italian sedan chair of black leather and giltwood with gilt metal mounting and red silk interior. Late 18th century. H. 168 cm. W. 84 cm. D. 80 cm.
The sedan chair was a popular form of non-wheeled transport in Europe until the 19th century. It was fitted with a seat for one person, and was carried by two or four chairmen (depending on the occupant's weight), who lifted it using two long poles that slotted into brackets on the side of the chair, attached to leather straps that hung round the chairmen's necks. Sedans were particularly useful for travelling through cities with narrow streets.
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Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk
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