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Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora

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Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora. Produced by Fratelli Mora in Bergamo, factory established in 1778. At that time the main production was made by the Venetian aristocracy Bergamo being an important city of the Republic of Venice, La Serenissima. Armchair in walnut hand-carved ebonized. Open back carved with floral motifs with two whimsical pinnacles. Armrests moved with canal Terminated willed. Legs, uprights and turned siding beams, twisted and carved rosettes on the nuts (item classical recall). Padded seat upholstered in beige velvet floral polychrome decorations and visible buttons for decorative purposes. Front feet with two wheels for easy moving. Measure cm: H 50\115, W 63, D 63.
  • Creator:
    Fratelli Mora (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64.01 cm)Depth: 25.2 in (64.01 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vigonza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FN421stDibs: LU249536901713
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