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Black Forest Music Box Chair
- This musical chair was made by a distinguished Swiss artisan
- Once sat upon the music box hidden inside will begin to play
- The chair features inlaid cartouches on the seat and back
- A majestic alpine chamois is set against beautiful foliage
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$9,850
Item No.
31-8767
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Description
A music box hidden inside this beautifully carved Swiss chair will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craftsmanship and artistic innovation characteristic of late 19th-century Brienz, Switzerland, this chair is skillfully carved from walnut. The chair showcases detailed inlaid cartouches on both the seat and seatback, each depicting an alpine chamois amid a backdrop of meticulously carved foliage. A functional work of art, the chair conceals a Swiss. . .
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A music box hidden inside this beautifully carved Swiss chair will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craftsmanship and artistic innovation characteristic of late 19th-century Brienz, Switzerland, this chair is skillfully carved from walnut. The chair showcases detailed inlaid cartouches on both the seat and seatback, each depicting an alpine chamois amid a backdrop of meticulously carved foliage. A functional work of art, the chair conceals a Swiss cylinder musical mechanism within its seat, designed to serenade its occupant when seated. As impressive as it is delightful, this chair is a perfect example of Black Forest craftsmanship at its finest.
End of 19th Century
36“ high x 17” wide x 14 1/2“ deep
End of 19th Century
36“ high x 17” wide x 14 1/2“ deep
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Specifications
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | Switzerland |
| Type: | Seating |
| Depth: | 14.5 in. (36.83 cm) |
| Width: | 17.0 in. (43.18 cm) |
| Height: | 36.0 in. (91.44 cm) |
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