Pair of armchairs and footstool, mother-of-pearl marquetry
Exceptional 2 armchairs with rounded backrest + 1 stool. Walnut and cedar with centred legs. Nacre marquetry. Syria, 19th century. (1 to restore, only the top) . Nacre marquetry (moussaddaf) , moucharabiehs decoration, geometric sculpted diamond friezes. Centred legs. Tapestries in magnificent condition. Exceptional furniture for lounges. Dimensions: Chairs: 48 x 48 cm Height: 73 cm Stool: 44 x 44 cm Height: 52 cm Syria is one of the great houses of traditional Arabic craftsmanship, in the continuity of a prestigious past. Damascus is not only the name of a city, but also the name of a fabric. Few cities in the world have a name so linked to their craftsmanship.
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Exceptional 2 armchairs with rounded backrest + 1 stool. Walnut and cedar with centred legs. Nacre marquetry. Syria, 19th century. (1 to restore, only the top) . Nacre marquetry (moussaddaf) , moucharabiehs decoration, geometric sculpted diamond friezes. Centred legs. Tapestries in magnificent condition. Exceptional furniture for lounges. Dimensions: Chairs: 48 x 48 cm Height: 73 cm Stool: 44 x 44 cm Height: 52 cm Syria is one of the great houses of traditional Arabic craftsmanship, in the continuity of a prestigious past. Damascus is not only the name of a city, but also the name of a fabric. Few cities in the world have a name so linked to their craftsmanship.