19th Century Welsh Lip-work Armchair
A charming 19th century lip-work armchair, constructed from rolls of wheat straw bound together by peeled bramble, sitting on its original brass castors. An ancient technique of chair making - discovered by the Romans in Britain and then taken back to continental Europe. Welsh, c. 1870.
W65 x D64 x H87 cm
Seat height 35cm
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