Set of 3 Reiempe Chairs from South Africa
These 3 hand-woven chairs were sold to me by a local, former South African resident. They are in great shape; only one 1/4" of traditional leather seems to be repaired with white thread. These chairs were made by local villagers for income and are all slightly different. Set of 3.
Former resident of South Africa via Facebook Marketplace
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Hi Bridgit,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Three similar vintage provincial South African turned "Riempie" side chairs
20th Century
Each with a shaped molded crest over turned spindles, over trapezoidal leather-woven seats, raised on turned legs joined by H-stretchers.
each 40 inches tall, 18 1/2 inches wide, 16 1/2 inches deep
CONDITION: some repairs to one of the woven seats
PROVENANCE: acquired from a South African resident
$100-150 each or $300-500 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks, Bridgit, you're all set.
The seat is 18.5" wide and 16.5" deep; the legs stand 18" tall and the chairs are 40" tall overall. I hope that helps! Thanks!