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  • The frailero is an armchair originally used in convents. Originated in Italy, it became part of Spanish furniture in the 16th century, becoming one of its most characteristic pieces. Spanish Renaissance type of armchair with a rectangular leather hung seat and with a leather or velvet back; generally having a broad front stretcher, which is often carved. Sometimes hinged to allow for folding and easy transportation. It also consists of a frame which, in the Spanish version, has almost no carved decoration except on the crossbar. However, in some examples, the seat and backrest were decorated with richly embroidered fabrics, in addition to the bronze or silver nailhead. In the 19th century, as part of the historicist trend, its forms were reused to bring it back into fashion. This explains why we find friar's armchairs dating from the 19th century.

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