Straw chair

Common name
Straw chair
Material
wood, straw
Other examples of preserved Chair
  • MVSE-00192
  • MVSE-00191

Description

The shoemaker's seat, used both in domestic settings and during the craft, was a chair employed around the table. In the shoemaker's workshop, the chair was an essential element for working comfortably, providing the necessary support while making shoes. The tool was designed to provide stability and comfort, adapting to the specific needs of the craftsman.

Use

Areas of use
economy and domestic rituals
Specific use
furniture
Craft
domestic use

Preserved specimen

Low handcrafted chair made of woods shaped with a chest knife and fitted together, with the top made of woven straw.

Cataloging

SIRBeC
7s030-00121

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Association “Storia Natura e Vita”
Piazza Camozzi, 2
22010 Grandola ed Uniti (CO) –
Italy

VAT ID: IT 03290790132
Tax ID: 93007310134

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