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    Scanno hall chair

    The artefact

    This noteworthy artefact with a handcrafted straw seat made from skilfully woven local marsh plants is decorated with carved motifs. It reproduces the traditional chair, su scannu, in the version which is used in combination with the well-known wedding chest. Produced with many finishing and colour variations, this chair is designed to match diverse traditional and modern types of home décor.

    Details

    Tecniche di lavorazione: Decorating with traditional carving in Sardinia
    Dimensioni: 45x45 cm; Height 110 cm
    Località di produzione: Mogoro

    Artigiano: Pierpaolo Mandis
    Settore: Wood

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