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'Dundas' Library Armchairs after a model by Robert Adam and Thomas Chippendale

$43,441.69per set
£32,000per set
€37,513.94per set
CA$59,819.60per set
A$66,949.16per set
CHF 35,045.50per set
MX$813,310.96per set
NOK 444,988.73per set
SEK 419,922.88per set
DKK 279,920per set
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A fine pair of carved and water gilded library armchairs designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale for the great room at Arlington Street London. The serpentine scrolled cresting bordered with foliage, wrapped reeding and centred by a pierced anthemion cresting, the arms and seat edged with husks, the arms carved with anthemia ending in sunflower double rosettes, the deep seat rail carved with a central shell framed by griffins and sphinxes framing the legs, the legs headed by anthemia issuing ribbon tied interlaced descending wreaths on hairy paw feet. A fine carved and water gilded library armchair designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale for the great room at Arlington Street London. The serpentine scrolled cresting bordered with foliage, wrapped reeding and centred by a pierced anthemion cresting, the arms and seat edged with husks, the arms carved with anthemia ending in sunflower double rosettes, the deep seat rail carved with a central shell framed by griffins and sphinxes framing the legs, the legs headed by anthemia issuing ribbon tied interlaced descending wreaths on hairy paw feet. These chairs are made to order and covered in clients own material. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
  • Similar to:
    Thomas Chippendale (Cabinetmaker)Robert Adam (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.25 in (109.86 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 15.8 in (40.14 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    George III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2016
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Re-Edition)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    21-22 weeks
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sturminster Marshall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: m2621stDibs: LU172423882432

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