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Pair of Spanish Hip-joint Chairs, 19th Century
H & H Gallery
for sale €20,475     $22,225
£17,500
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Pair of Spanish Hip-joint Chairs, 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

The curving X-frame with scrolling arms resting on splayed stretchers, the surface covered with fine geometric inlay in a repeated stellar design, the leather seat with stamped arabesque interlace design, the leather back stamped with the Nasrid motto.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 82 cm, W: 70 cm, D: 50 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated these Spanish Hip Joint Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA775555
Dealers Internal Reference
HHGE 8578
Description
The curving X-frame with scrolling arms resting on splayed stretchers, the surface covered with fine geometric inlay in a repeated stellar design, the leather seat with stamped arabesque interlace design, the leather back stamped with the Nasrid motto.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 82 cm, W: 70 cm, D: 50 cm

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated these Spanish Hip Joint Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA775555
Dealers Internal Ref
HHGE 8578
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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A pair of 19th-century Spanish hip-joint chairs featuring X-frame legs with bone geometric inlay and embossed brown leather seats.
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Pair of Spanish Hip-Joint Chairs, 19th Century

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The Chase Centre
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A pair of 19th-century Spanish hip-joint chairs featuring X-frame legs with bone geometric inlay and embossed brown leather seats.
Pair of Spanish Hip-Joint Chairs, 19th Century
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A pair of 19th-century Spanish hip-joint chairs featuring X-frame legs with bone geometric inlay and embossed brown leather seats.
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A Spanish hip-joint chair, historically known as a silla de caderas, is a folding or rigid X-frame seating design originating in medieval and Renaissance Spain. It features curved crossed legs connected by a central joint, heavily influenced by Roman curule seats and Moorish woodworking traditions.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut or oak, frequently decorated with intricate bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl geometric inlays. The backrests and sling seats are commonly fashioned from thick, embossed leather secured with brass studs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut mortise-and-tenon or jointed assemblies, natural age patina on the timber, and hand-tooled leather featuring traditional motifs or calligraphic script. Look for irregular sizing in inlay pieces and authentic wear along the footrests and arm joints.

Due to their sculptural silhouettes and rich textures, these chairs serve as focal accent pieces in formal entryways, quiet reading nooks, or flanking a console table. Pair them with neutral backdrop walls and contemporary textiles to highlight their geometric framework and detailed surface decoration.

Keep the timber and leather away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying and splitting. Clean wood and bone elements with a soft, dry cloth, and apply specialist leather conditioner sparingly to preserve flexibility without softening historical tooling.
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