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4 Syrian Mother of Pearl Folding Scribe Chairs

About the Item

Group of four Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden folding scribe chairs including one matching pair. The carved wood is inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs of mother of pearl with the intarsia method. Provenance: From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin. Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Height ranges from 30 in to 39 in; width ranges from 15 in to 22 in; depth ranges from 22 in to 28 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. One of the chairs top section has broken off, but the others are in decent shape. Minor scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU851430185882

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