Antique Norwegian Viking Dragon Style Corner Chair. From 1880-1915.

Antique Norwegian Viking Dragon style corner chair. From 1880-1915. Beautiful chair with exquisite hand carved ornamentation on the armrest. The suede seat appears newly upholstered. Provenance: Danish silversmith Hans Christian Matthiasen ( HC Matthiasen - Nykøbing B 1903 - 1957) brought this piece of furniture back from Norway and it has been inherited through the family. History: The Dragon style was a Norwegian national romantic style that was especially popular from about 1880 to 1910, and is inspired by the ornamentation of stave churches and the art of the Viking Age. Furniture like this was designed with inspiration from finds such as the Gokstad and Oseberg ships and the carvings of the stave churches, which can also be seen in the Viking-like motifs on the drawers and panels. They were produced during the period when Scandinavian national romanticism was at its peak, and the furniture was intended to signal solidity, history and pride in the country's heritage. Dimensions approx.: H: 80 W: 67 D:63 Seat height: 50 cm. Condition: see pictures.

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