Elegant George III Open Armchair

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Object Description

An elegant late George III – early Regency period open armchair of unusual design 
Circa 1790–1800.

Why we like it
We love its slender, flowing design; its exquisite decoration of minutely carved reeded mouldings, and the unusual, supremely elegant armrests. Superb colour and patination of mahogany, remarkable state of preservation. Covered in sumptuous John Boyd Textiles ‘Milzig’ silk and horsehair fabric. 

Height: 33 in / 83.5 cm
Depth: 21.5 in / 54.5 cm
Width: 23 in / 58.5 cm
Seat Height: 18 in / 46 cm
Arm Height: 28.25 in / 71.5 cm

Object Literature

A set of chairs featuring identical distinctive armrests was sold Christie’s London, 22 May 2012, lot 298.

Object Condition

Superb colour and patination of mahogany, remarkable state of preservation. Covered in sumptuous John Boyd Textiles ‘Milzig’ silk and horsehair fabric. 

Object Details

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By appointment only.

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Private showroom open by appointment

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