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Pair of Late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern Carved Fruitwood or Walnut Nacre-shell Inlaid Armchairs.
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for sale €1,463     $1,588
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern Carved Fruitwood or Walnut Nacre-shell Inlaid Armchairs.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C19th Syrian or Damascus carved fruitwood or walnut nacre-shell inlaid armchairs.

Decorative pair of X-frame armchairs of folding ‘Savonarola’ type design, with multi-slatted legs and seats .

Profusely carved detail frames with inlaid shell star motif details, the carved shaped splat backs with circular panels of mashrabiya turned work. The shaped cresting rail panels each with a central inlaid nacre-shell star type motif.

Decorative pair of exotic eastern armchairs to add symmetry and an oriental accent to an interior scheme. Very minor differences in dimensions and details.

Both chairs in excellent original condition with no damage , repairs or losses .

These type of chairs are designed to be collapsible and portable if required , the top and back can be detached and the seat and legs folded by removing pegs in the construction.

H 40”

W 28”

D 24”

Syria c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Syrian Inlaid Walnut Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241808
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2610
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of late C19th Syrian or Damascus carved fruitwood or walnut nacre-shell inlaid armchairs.
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Decorative pair of X-frame armchairs of folding ‘Savonarola’ type design, with multi-slatted legs and seats.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames.
fig 1. Pair of Late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern Carved Fruitwood or Walnut Nacre-shell Inlaid Armchairs.

Profusely carved detail frames with inlaid shell star motif details, the carved shaped splat backs with circular panels of mashrabiya turned work. The shaped cresting rail panels each with a central inlaid nacre-shell star type motif.

fig 2. A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames.
fig 2. Pair of Late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern Carved Fruitwood or Walnut Nacre-shell Inlaid Armchairs.

Decorative pair of exotic eastern armchairs to add symmetry and an oriental accent to an interior scheme. Very minor differences in dimensions and details.

Both chairs in excellent original condition with no damage , repairs or losses .

fig 3. A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames.
fig 3. Pair of Late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern Carved Fruitwood or Walnut Nacre-shell Inlaid Armchairs.

These type of chairs are designed to be collapsible and portable if required , the top and back can be detached and the seat and legs folded by removing pegs in the construction.

H 40”

W 28”

D 24”

Syria c.1880

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Syrian Inlaid Walnut Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241808
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2610
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames.

Pair of Late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern Carved Fruitwood or Walnut Nacre-shell Inlaid Armchairs.

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View II
Archive III A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View IX
Archive X A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View X
Archive XI A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XI
Archive XII A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames. View XVII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 360
Items Sold 1,601
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames.
Pair of late C19th Syrian or Middle Eastern carved fruitwood or walnut nacre-shell inlaid armchairs.
Ref: SA1241808
A pair of late nineteenth-century Syrian armchairs crafted from dark carved wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic script panels, and curule x-frames.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSyrian Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother of pearl inlay, Arabic calligraphy carving, Curule X-frame, Geometric star medallions
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, workshops in Damascus and Cairo produced intricate furniture for local residences and export to Europe, blending traditional Islamic geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy with classic forms such as the curule or Savonarola frame.

These chairs were typically constructed from local hardwoods such as walnut or fruitwood, carved with low-relief decoration, and inlaid with mother-of-pearl shell arranged in complex geometric and micro-mosaic patterns.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays secured into hand-chiselled recesses, carved Arabic script or geometric panels, and signs of age-appropriate hand-tool marks and natural timber shrinkage.

These sculptural seats serve as functional accent pieces in contemporary living spaces, entryways, or libraries, complementing neutral decor schemes by providing rich texture, dark timber tones, and detailed geometric contrast.

Keep the furniture in a stable environment with consistent humidity to prevent timber movement that can loosen shell inlays. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid chemical cleansers or excess moisture.
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