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Vintage Wicker Convalescent Chair – The Elegance of Recovery
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Description
This wheelchair features a beautifully woven wicker back and arms, delicately balanced with an aged wooden base and spoked metal wheels. It’s a piece that exudes quiet elegance, once rolling through the sunrooms and porches of recovery spaces.
Condition
Wicker: In excellent shape with a natural honey finish
Wood: Smooth, gently worn, adds to its vintage character
Wheels: Stable and secure, a charming squeak from history
Overall: Ready to transport you back to a time of simpler recoveries!
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Historical context
Wicker furniture was prized for its lightweight build and natural aesthetic. This chair would have been seen as a luxurious yet practical addition to convalescent care.
Curious Facts, Ephemera, and Trivia
Wicker’s flexibility allowed it to mold comfortably to the body—early ergonomics!
Wicker furniture often graced the homes of the well-to-do—this chair is a step above the plain metal hospital wheelchair.
A conversation starter that bridges medical and social history.
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Gently worn, this wicker chair whispers of warm porches and the art of healing slowly.
Why it is in the Cabinet
A rare piece blending comfort and mobility, this chair captures the charm of an era that valued beauty even in convalescence.