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A Tyrolean Alpine Carved Folk Art Chair
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A Tyrolean Alpine Carved Folk Art Chair

19th century
Sold 1 August 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A 19th Century Tyrolean Alpine folk art chair, the scroll carved back with shell surmount over a pair of opposing profiles of a bearded men, the centre with a snake coiled around the hole, it's open jaws facing a rabbit, the solid seat with stiff-leaf carved edge and raised on four tapering supports.

The carving of the snake and the rabbit probably demonstrates one of the age old mythologies of the rabbit's ability using intelligence and cunning to outwit the much stronger and more dangerous snake.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Tyrolean Carved Folk Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1137227
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000828
Description
A 19th Century Tyrolean Alpine folk art chair, the scroll carved back with shell surmount over a pair of opposing profiles of a bearded men, the centre with a snake coiled around the hole, it's open jaws facing a rabbit, the solid seat with stiff-leaf carved edge and raised on four tapering supports.
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The carving of the snake and the rabbit probably demonstrates one of the age old mythologies of the rabbit's ability using intelligence and cunning to outwit the much stronger and more dangerous snake.
Hand of Glory
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Tyrolean Carved Folk Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137227
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000828
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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Archive I An antique Tyrolean wooden chair featuring an intricately carved backrest with figural motifs and splayed legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Tyrolean Alpine Carved Folk Art Chair

Archive II An antique Tyrolean wooden chair featuring an intricately carved backrest with figural motifs and splayed legs. View II
Archive III An antique Tyrolean wooden chair featuring an intricately carved backrest with figural motifs and splayed legs. View III
Archive IV An antique Tyrolean wooden chair featuring an intricately carved backrest with figural motifs and splayed legs. View IV
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Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
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Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique Tyrolean wooden chair featuring an intricately carved backrest with figural motifs and splayed legs.
A Tyrolean Alpine Carved Folk Art Chair
Ref: SA1137227
An antique Tyrolean wooden chair featuring an intricately carved backrest with figural motifs and splayed legs.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • Motifsfigural carvings, scallop crest, splayed legs, geometric punchwork
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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Tyrolean folk art furniture originates from the Alpine regions of Austria and Italy, traditionally crafted by local artisans during the 18th and 19th centuries using regional timber to depict local folklore, flora, and fauna.

These pieces are typically constructed from native European hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or pine, featuring hand-carved detailing, pegged joinery, and turned or splayed legs characteristic of traditional regional woodworking.

Authentic pieces exhibit period tool marks, hand-carved asymmetry, traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon or wedged through-tenons, and natural patina consistent with age and use.

An antique folk chair serves as a striking sculptural accent piece; place it in a minimalist or contemporary setting to highlight its intricate craftsmanship as a standalone focal point.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent cracking, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to protect the natural finish and patina.
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