A monumental presence in any interior, this 19th-century Syrian club chair is a masterful study in Levantine craftsmanship, transforming functional seating into a sculptural object of art. The silhouette is commanding, crowned by a scalloped, architectural crest rail that echoes the historic design language of the region.
The hardwood frame serves as a canvas for an obsessive, rhythmic application of geometric marquetry—a testament to the horror vacui aesthetic, where every inch is celebrated with ornamentation. The back panel is anchored by a dramatic diamond medallion, housing a constellation of hexagonal stars rendered in luminous, hand-cut mother-of-pearl. This celestial geometry is bordered by dizzying micro-mosaic parquetry, utilizing camel bone and varied exotic woods to create shimmering chevron and zigzag banding.
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Reupholstered in a crisp white textile, the seat offers a modern, serene counterpoint to the visual density of the frame, ensuring comfort without distracting from the intricate woodwork.
The piece carries the honest patina of its history. There is age-appropriate wear to the timber edges and losses to the delicate inlay consistent with a piece of this period. The reverse of the chair reveals its authentic construction, featuring an unfinished back panel and varied metal reinforcements added over generations to preserve structural integrity—details that authenticate its 19th-century provenance.
Two available; sold separately.