NORTH AFRICAN CHAIR
Anonymous
Tunisia, 1950s
UNIQUE
wood
Height — 24.41 in (62 cm)
Width — 9.85 in (25 cm)
Depth — 22.05 in (56 cm)
Seat Height — 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Held In — London, United Kingdom
Price — USD 2 950
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Hand-carved lounge chair produced from a single block of dense wood, originating from Tunisia and dating to the 1950s. The low seat and sharply inclined back are carved from a continuous mass, giving the piece a compact sculptural presence
The chair is formed directly from the timber rather than assembled, with integral block feet supporting the underside. Tool marks, surface irregularities, and the darkened patina of the wood reflect decades of use and ageing, while the front edge of the seat is finished with a simple carved detailing that lightly articulates the form

