Manner of Joseph François De Coene, Set of Eight Art Deco Rosewood Inlaid Dining Chairs

Belgium, 1930s, including two armchairs and six side chairs, each chair with a rounded crest and beveled stiles, concave conforming back splat with inlaid mother-of-pearl and light/dark wood distinctive inlaid motif, upholstered seats with brass tack trim, molded seat rail, serpentine front rail, turned and tapered front legs, down-swept rear legs.

Armchair 39 x 21.5 x 18 in., seat height 17.75 in., arm height 29 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Later upholstery; finish inconstancy throughout; wear especially at legs; one side chair with break and repair to front right leg near stile joint.