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Pair of Antique Swiss Alpine Escabelle Chairs
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Pair of Antique Swiss Alpine Escabelle Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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A pair of Swiss Alipine Escabelle Chairs, the shaped backs carved with masks within foliate scrolls, with solid seats and raised on bobbin turned supports.

I have two pairs of these chairs available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
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Hand of Glory has dated these Antique Swiss Escabelle Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1188933
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SKU00001005
Description
A pair of Swiss Alipine Escabelle Chairs, the shaped backs carved with masks within foliate scrolls, with solid seats and raised on bobbin turned supports.

I have two pairs of these chairs available.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Antique Swiss Escabelle Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1188933
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001005
Hand of Glory
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A pair of dark carved timber Swiss Alpine escabelle chairs featuring carved backrests with face motifs and splayed turned legs.
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Archive I A pair of dark carved timber Swiss Alpine escabelle chairs featuring carved backrests with face motifs and splayed turned legs.

Pair of Antique Swiss Alpine Escabelle Chairs

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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark carved timber Swiss Alpine escabelle chairs featuring carved backrests with face motifs and splayed turned legs.
Pair of Antique Swiss Alpine Escabelle Chairs
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A pair of dark carved timber Swiss Alpine escabelle chairs featuring carved backrests with face motifs and splayed turned legs.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwiss Alpine Folk Art
  • MaterialOak, Walnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved face motif, Scrollwork backrest, Splayed turned legs, Plank seat
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This pair of nineteenth century Swiss Alpine escabelle side chairs embodies traditional folk art design through dark brown carved timber construction. Each piece presents an upright plank seat supported by four splayed, bobbin turned legs showing visible grain texture and warm undertones. The prominent sculptural backrests display intricate scrollwork framing a central carved face motif alongside pierced triangular cut-outs near the base. Both items measure 93 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 37 cm deep, maintaining a compact footprint suited for historic or country style interiors. Practical placement includes positioning them around a rustic dining table, beside an entryway console, or as accent seating within a living space. These functional domestic objects reflect traditional craftsmanship intended for everyday utility within rural households. The solid timber surfaces show subtle patina and natural wear accumulated over generations of use. Such authentic characteristics make these side chairs suitable for collectors seeking rustic farmhouse decorative elements. Homeowners can incorporate the matching pair into various rooms to add historical depth and functional surface space without overwhelming existing furniture layouts.

FAQs

An escabelle, also known as a Brettstuhl, is a traditional European folk art side chair featuring a solid timber seat, splayed turned legs, and an intricately carved backrest fitted directly into the seat plank.

These chairs were crafted from regional hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine, employing wedge-tenon joinery where turned legs were angled directly into the underside of the thick seat plank without aprons.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved relief decoration, visible tool marks, hand-turned legs secured with wedged joinery beneath the seat, and natural surface patination from age.

Position these sculptural side chairs in an entryway, alongside a hallway console, or within a study to introduce historical texture and graphic carved silhouettes into a contemporary space.

Clean gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding chemical solvents or exposure to direct heat sources that cause timber shrinkage.
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