A set of ten chairs in figured Brazilian rosewood, finely…
click the photo to enlarge
A set of ten chairs in figured Brazilian rosewood, finely upholstered in cream silk fabric. provenance; Commissioned and designed in 1969 by Architect Henry Pollak (Founder of Mirvac)

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Rosewood - A dense timber that varies in shade to very light brown to almost black. When rosewood is cut and sanded the colour of the timber will turn black, and after polishing and exposure to daylight, the surface will gradually lighten over time to light brown with black streaks.

    The name comes from the odour emanating from the timber when it is planed, sanded or cut.

    Rosewood was very popular for use in Victorian furniture in the second half of the 19th century, and at that time most of the rosewood was imported from Brazil. However it also grows in India and Indonesia.

    It is used in the sold for chairs and table legs, but for carcase furniture such as side cabinets and bookcases, and for table tops it is always used as a veneer.
  • Figured - A descriptive term to describe the patterns in the grain of timber. An object may be described as "well figured" or "highly figured" if the grain on a section of the object is highly patterned, as with flame mahogany or burr walnut.
  • Provenance - A term used to describe the provable history of an antique or work of art, and thus an additional aid to verifying its authenticity. Provenance can have an inflating effect on the price of an item, particularly if the provenance relates to the early settlement of Australia, a famous person, or royalty. Less significant are previous sales of the item through an auction house or dealer.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

French Art Deco dining table and four chairs, with two leaves, table approx 73 cm high, 259 cm long (extended) x 98 cm wide (5)

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Fine pair of vintage French Louis XVI armchairs (2)

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Dining chairs. Eleven inc: two carvers James Marshall & Co (a/f: to back of one)

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Pair of Victorian grandmother & grandfather chairs, with matching footstools, in cream upholstery

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.