Help IDing unique set of chairs

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Siena L, Jul 16, 2023.

  1. Siena L

    Siena L New Member


    Hello,
    I’m new to this site- found it while searching for info on this set of chairs. Any idea the period/style? I’ve spent a couple hours searching online to no avail. I haven’t found any images of furniture with this star and cross/Islamic star design. Could this be Spanish colonial or revival? Or Moroccan? I will post more info after seeing the pieces in person tomorrow. Please let me know if you have any ideas about this set.

    Thanks in advance!!
     
    Siena L, Jul 16, 2023
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  2. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    Welcome Siena to Antiquers.
     
    Lark, Jul 16, 2023
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    "Star and cross"? It would be helpful to see a close-up photograph.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 16, 2023
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Siena! When you see these in person please take pictures of the structural and decorative details for us. Where are you - what country?
     
    Bakersgma, Jul 16, 2023
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  5. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I think your instincts are correct. I see some Moorish influence so Spain or North Africa are good bets.
     
    verybrad, Jul 16, 2023
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    From what I can see... They're Moorish in influence. The style wouldn't be considered Colonial. It is rústico or rustic. (An older example is below.) Yours look new or new-ish but based on the designs of solid, traditional country furniture.

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    From what I can see... The backs do feature the Moorish abstract star motif and the stacking at bottom is based on the Moorish abstract palm motif. Here are examples of both from tiles found at the Alhambra.

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    Can't see what design is featured on the top rail. Looks like a scallop shell which is, of course, a Christian symbol and one closely associated with Spain.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 16, 2023
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I have seen similar chairs in Moroccan shops overhere (Netherlands). We have a large Moroccan community.
    I like them. (Both Moroccans and these chairs.;))
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 16, 2023
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  8. Siena L

    Siena L New Member

    Thank you all for your helpful replies! You gave me some great clues to improve my online search. I will post more detailed photos later today. Bakersgma- I am in the US (Bay Area, CA).
     
    Siena L, Jul 16, 2023
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  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Cali makes sense for Moroccan/Moorish design chairs.

    Welcome, btw.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 16, 2023
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