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Lot # L120
System ID # 25329593
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Vintage Rush Seat Country Chair with Rear Storage Compartment
This delightful vintage ladder-back chair brings together craftsmanship, charm, and a dash of old-fashioned ingenuity. Built of solid wood with a hand-woven rush seat, it embodies the practical beauty found in rural American and European cottage furniture. But the real magic is on the back: a built-in storage compartment measuring about 3" x 12" x 1.5".
Chairs like this were once a clever solution in country homes, one-room schoolhouses, and even small chapels—providing a place to tuck away books, hymnals, notebooks, or magazines before “clutter” was even a word. This compact rear pocket let the sitter move freely while keeping reading material close at hand. Today, it’s perfect for storing your favorite sketchpad, a slim novel, or even a TV remote you keep losing.
Condition
Good condition with finish wear, an absent peg on the upper back, and age-appropriate scuffs. The rush seat is intact with natural fiber variation. Structure appears stable.
Dimensions
Overall: 32" x 16" x 18"
Seat: 17" x 15" x 14"
Rear storage: 3" x 12" x 1.5"
Bob Ross (6'2") figure shown for scale.
