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Description
A fine quality, handsome antique Regency mahogany elbow chair or desk chair dating from circa 1820 in the manner of Gillows. The top rail elegantly carved with acanthus leaves and the back cross stretcher pierced and carved, with scroll arms supported by turned supports, it stands on stand on splayed back legs and beautifully turned and reeded front legs. The drop in seat is upholstered in a crewel work fabric of floral design. A fine quality chair, solid an sturdy with wonderful patina and figuring to the mahogany it would make a wonderful desk chair.
Construction/Wood:
Mahogany
Condition Report:
Good condition, solid and sturdy. Upholstery is sound and fabric is faded with a few marks in places. General wear and marks commensurate with age. An old mend to the top of the arm where it meets the upright.
Dimensions:
Width: 59cm
Depth: 56cm
Height to seat: 45cm
Height to Arms: 69cm
Height: 84cm
measurements
Height:
84 cm
Width:
59 cm
Depth:
56 cm
measurements
declaration
Antique Furniture Direct has clarified that the Regency Mahogany Desk Chair Manner of Gillows (LA481360) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being circa 1820
declaration
condition
condition
Good condition, solid and sturdy. Upholstery is sound and fabric is faded with a few marks in places. General wear and marks commensurate with age. An old mend to the top of the arm where it meets the upright.