Pair of 19th Century French Open Armchairs

This is a extremely nice quality 19th century open armchair. The exaggerated shape to the arms makes this a particularly striking piece. Great size making it an ideal everyday seat o...

This is a very elegant and high quality Victorian buttoned back armchair. It has a great shape and profile with neat proportions. Standing on nicely turned oak legs as well complete ...

If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...

If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...

A superb quality pair of open armchairs, after late 18th century designs by Gillows of Lancaster and London, the manufacture attributable to Gillow & Co. English, circa 1880. Why we like them Wonderfully elegant model, looking very delicate but in fact unusually strong – the sign of a skilled craftsman. Interestingly, chairs of this exact model can be seen in a painting by Walter Dendy Sadler (British, 1854-1923), The After Lunch Conversation, 1889, sold at Doyle, New York, 21 May 2024, lot 83. Design These chairs correspond to Gillows’ 'Garforth pattern' - a rare and highly desirable design - which first appeared in 1795 and was probably an adaptation of Georges Jacob's design of circa 1792 for Marie-Antoinette's dairy at Rambouillet. Gillows made the chairs not only in mahogany but also japanned, and they appear to have been particularly popular among the genteel, professional, and merchant classes in the north of England. In 1796, the Earl of Strafford purchased six white and green japanned chairs for Wentworth Woodhouse...

Pair of 19th Century painted open armchairs.These stunning chairs have had paintwork added to the previous wood, gilt, and paint finish that was too far gone to save.These have now b...

Those wonderful large armchairs are richly carved and have been refinished. The fabric is cream velvet.

A pair of exquisite French antique armchairs from circa 19th Century. Upholstered in our Brussels Oyster and Brittany Superglazed Linen Sigaro Dimensions:- H 91 x W 60 x D 48 cm Se...