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Syrian X Frame Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
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Syrian X Frame Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th century
Description

The carved frame inlaid with mother-of-pearl inlay in geometric designs. With a shaped cresting rail with a crescent moon and start inlay, and a splat with central inlaid star design, Fine original condition with no losses to inlay

H 40” / W 28” / D 24”

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Syrian Inlaid X-frame Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1228412
Description
The carved frame inlaid with mother-of-pearl inlay in geometric designs.
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With a shaped cresting rail with a crescent moon and start inlay, and a splat with central inlaid star design, Fine original condition with no losses to inlay.
The English Interior

H 40” / W 28” / D 24”

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Syrian Inlaid X-frame Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1228412
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SYRIAN X FRAME CHAIR WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY

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Archive V An intricately carved dark wood Syrian X-frame armchair featuring extensive star and crescent geometric mother-of-pearl inlays. View V
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An intricately carved dark wood Syrian X-frame armchair featuring extensive star and crescent geometric mother-of-pearl inlays.
SYRIAN X FRAME CHAIR WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY
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A Syrian X-frame chair is a traditional seating form originating from Levant woodworking traditions, particularly Damascus. Characterised by its scissor-shaped leg structure inspired by ancient curule and Savonarola designs, it typically features dense geometric hand-carvings and intricate mother-of-pearl or bone inlays.

Craftsmen predominantly used dense hardwoods such as walnut, olivewood, or rosewood as the structural base. The decorative surface marquetry combines hand-cut mother-of-pearl shell, bone, camel bone, and contrasting wood tesserae set into carved recesses.

Authentic period examples exhibit slight natural variations in shell iridescence, hand-carved recessing rather than glued-on veneers, and aged hardwood showing natural shrinkage or joint patination. Hand-cut mother-of-pearl pieces feature subtle imperfections compared to modern uniform machine-cut substitutes.

An inlaid X-frame chair functions as a striking architectural accent piece in contemporary or eclectic schemes. Placing it beside a neutral sofa, in a reading nook, or within a hallway creates visual texture and contrasts clean minimalist lines with historic artisan craftsmanship.

Keep inlaid wooden furniture away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood movement and shell loosening. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, taking care not to snag raised inlay edges.
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