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George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

About the Item

Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and arms with hand caning, both arms with brass sockets to accept the original brass and mahogany adjustable reading/writing slope, standing on turned legs ending in original brass casters, England circa 1820.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Style:
    George IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    original brass hardware, caning refreshed.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000011211stDibs: LU798332133402
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