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Pair Damascan Armchairs Arabic Inlay Mother of Pearl Chairs
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Pair Damascan Armchairs Arabic Inlay Mother of Pearl Chairs

19th century
Description

A striking pair of Damascan wooden armchairs with geometric inlay, carved decoration and mother of pearl details

Each broad seat is centred by a floral mother of pearl motif within a shaped border

The open backs rise to elaborate pierced crest rails with scrolling designs and central finials

Outward sweeping arms frame the seats, with carved edges, inlaid panels and pierced latticework

The fronts feature rows of geometric inlay above carved pointed arches, giving the chairs a distinctive architectural character

An impressive and highly decorative matching pair

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Dimensions:

Height: 97.5cm / 38.5 inches

Length: 91cm / 36 inches

Depth: 48cm/ 19 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Damascan Mother of Pearl Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1236806
Description
A striking pair of Damascan wooden armchairs with geometric inlay, carved decoration and mother of pearl details

Each broad seat is centred by a floral mother of pearl motif within a shaped border

The open backs rise to elaborate pierced crest rails with scrolling designs and central finials

fig 1. A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels.
fig 1. Pair Damascan Armchairs Arabic Inlay Mother of Pearl Chairs

Outward sweeping arms frame the seats, with carved edges, inlaid panels and pierced latticework

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The fronts feature rows of geometric inlay above carved pointed arches, giving the chairs a distinctive architectural character.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels.
fig 2. Pair Damascan Armchairs Arabic Inlay Mother of Pearl Chairs

An impressive and highly decorative matching pair

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Dimensions:

Height: 97.5cm / 38.5 inches

Length: 91cm / 36 inches

Depth: 48cm/ 19 inches

Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Damascan Mother of Pearl Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236806
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels.

Pair Damascan Armchairs Arabic Inlay Mother of Pearl Chairs

Archive II A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View II
Archive III A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View III
Archive IV A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View IV
Archive V A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View V
Archive VI A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View VI
Archive VII A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View IX
Archive X A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View X
Archive XI A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View XI
Archive XII A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels. View XIV
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A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels.
Pair Damascan Armchairs Arabic Inlay Mother of Pearl Chairs
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A pair of warm brown wooden armchairs featuring elaborate carved openwork crestings and geometric mother-of-pearl inlays across the seats and panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSyrian Ottoman
  • MaterialWalnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Pierced cresting, Geometric marquetry, Curved arms
  • SizeH 97.5 cm (38 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Damascene armchairs are traditional Middle Eastern seating items crafted predominantly in Syria, featuring intricate inlaid geometric patterns using mother-of-pearl, bone, and contrasting woods.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut or fruitwood, decorated with carved openwork scrollwork and hand-inlaid with natural mother-of-pearl, bone, and marquetry wood tesserae.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut tesserae with slight irregularities in shape, solid wood joinery, hand-carved pierced crestings, and natural variation in the iridescent mother-of-pearl inlays.

Place these statement armchairs as accent pieces against neutral backdrop walls, alongside understated textiles or modern side tables to highlight the detailed marquetry work.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth, keep away from direct sunlight or excessive moisture, and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that could loosen adhesive resins or dull the mother-of-pearl shell.
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