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Set of 4 dining chairs by Artesanos don Bosco
Set of 4 dining chairs designed and produced by Artesanos Don Bosco in Chacas in the Andes mountains of Peru during the 1990’s. These chairs were made with a tongue-and-groove technique, resulting in a more meticulous carving compared to the ordinary hammer and nails technique. By working the wood by hand with a plane and ruler, each chair gets the typical ruffled surface. Each piece of furniture is unique and the artisan who worked on it from start to completion, etches his name in the wood underneath the seating. This specific set was built by woodworker Edgar Villalón. Beautiful tenon joints and highly ornamented backrests on the full cedar frames. In very good condition. Stamped by the production unit and engraved by Edgar Villalón underneath
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Dimensions:
W: 51 cm
D: 40 cm
H: 79 cm
Seating H: 46 cm
Weight: approx. 12 kilo/ chair
Material: Cedar wood
Artesanos Don Bosco is part of the volunteer-run charitable works of Operazione Mato Grosso, founded in 1967 by the Italian missionary Ugo De Censi to serve people in poverty.
The movement began after Father Ugo sent young Italian volunteers to Brazil in 1966 to help build a school and health post in Mato Grosso. Over time, the mission expanded across South America—including Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador—while Father Ugo served the poor in the Andes village of Chacas.
In 1979 Ugo founded the first school for wood carving in Chacas, that educated and trained children, selection based on their poverty and good will. Italian and local master artisans helped train students in woodworking and later on, also sculpture, glasswork, metalwork, textiles, and restoration, forming generations of skilled artists.Graduates can join artisan cooperatives that allow them to earn a living in their villages without migrating to cities, supporting both their families and their communities. Because of the success of these schools, De Censi also created some for girls. By the time of his death in 2018, more than 500 volunteers were supporting projects in four countries, especially in Peru. Since 2008, Artesanos Don Bosco has also expanded to the United States, bringing Peruvian sacred art and handcrafted furniture to churches and customers abroad.
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Domestic Deliveries: In some areas we offer personal one man delivery at starting rates of 60 euro (Antwerp city and its districts). For other domestic destinations we work with Brenger at their rates, plus packing and handling fee. International Deliveries: We partner with trusted couriers like Magic Movers and Convelio. Once the item leaves our warehouse, the shipper bares full responsibility for any damage that may occur during handling or transport . We can offer shipping with full insurance. We kindly ask that you inspect your items upon delivery. Please check if your order is complete and unharmed. If you notice any issues, let us know right away so we can find a solution for you and any other party involved.
