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.
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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.
