European Furniture and Decorative Arts

One example with failure to the seating supports, would need to be restored prior to use. Other example with a small hole to front of seat cushion and larger area of loss along top of backrest. Both example with dusty upholstery, would benefit from cleaning prior to use. The wood having areas of darker, historic patina and areas of rubbing along arm-rest and areas where a sitter's arms and hands would rest when in use. One example with sunfading to one side of chair. The chair with the failed-seating having a split to the stretcher and restoration to the front proper-right leg and where the arm rests meets the support. Each example with some scattered light worming to underside. Additional images available upon request.

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