John Linnell

A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date. Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs. They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric. Footnotes: A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...

We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...

This finely carved chair made from costly imported mahogany exhibits many special details including a molded arch back with a pierced baluster shaped splat, shaped arms and graceful cabriole legs headed by atheneum and leaf-shaped carving. All the carving is very fine and the color is its original faded color which is so lovely and special. The chairs generous proportions make it comfortable and easy to use. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...

This pair of antique armchair frames are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1790 and done in the period King George III style. The chair...

A pair of English George III period burl walnut armchairs from the first half of the 18th century, with stamped initials, carved splats, eagle motifs, cabriole legs and claw-and-ball...

Geo III Style open arm chair, 19th. The carved mahogany armchair in the Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner with a serpentine topped rail above a pierced splat. The top rail has cont...

Pair of 18th century Chinese Chippendale-style armchairs with newly upholstered seats and backs in green damask fabric. This pair of chairs features blind fretwork on the arms and le...

Of very generous scale with arched upholstered back joined by leaf carved down swept arms ,upholstered seat and raised on carved cabriole legs ending on scroll feet. Clever and convi...

England, circa 1800 A pair of late eighteenth century overscale George III mahogany ladderback armchairs, with serpentine shaped backsplats, scrolled arm rests, square legs united b...

Nice old patina with serpentine crestrail and pierced vasiform splat , drop in seat. Raised on square legs with H form stretcher.

Each top quality carving in the George III style. Very sturdy with central pierced back with carved serpentine crest rail. Carved arm terminals and upholstered seat with new muslin. ...

With a serpentine carved crestrail and open carved splat. Drop in seat and square section legs and nice carved detail on the base of the seat rail. Corner spandrels. Carved scrolled ...

Louis XVI style giltwood open armchairs. The back is original muslin upholstery, with nail trim, and the seats are upholstered in a light natural oatmeal linen. The frames are solid...

A set of four 18th century armchairs attributed to Francois Herve with carved and gilt frames having newly upholstered seats and backs in fresh sky-blue linen. Frames with carved re...

21st Century George III style giltwood armchair C.O.M. Two available, sold individually.