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Antique English Regency Lyre Shaped Armchair Cira 1825

$3,693.94
£2,700
€3,176.61
CA$5,073.08
A$5,677.77
CHF 2,964.68
MX$69,269.17
NOK 37,632.77
SEK 35,711.18
DKK 23,721.39
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A wonderful late Regency lyre shaped armchair in the Gillows manner. English Circa 1825. The armchair is of lyre shape with a stop fluted frame, raised on tapering ribbed front legs, terminating on the original brass cup castors. The chair has been reupholstered and re-covered in a Designer's Guild velvet fabric, 'Opera Celadon', with double piped stitching. Described, 'our first easy clean velvet - with a dense luxurious pile and soft sheen. Woven with a resilient yarn giving incredible wear.' The chair has a loose squab feather filled seat. The colour is a beautiful blue/green/grey. The show wood is in very good condition, with a good polish. There is a hairline to one of the roundels, this however is solid. The armchair is very sturdy in structure with no loose joints. Additional dimensions information: The inside seat width is 45cm to 40cm to the back. The seat height is 48cm. The arm height is 70cm. *Free delivery for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales only.
  • Similar to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.48 in (115.5 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6433227900442

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