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Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

$12,935.59
£9,585.98
€10,800
CA$17,659.54
A$19,645.51
CHF 10,298.42
MX$240,063.37
NOK 131,137.58
SEK 123,447.89
DKK 82,230.25
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About the Item

An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g. Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Gustav Friedrich Hetsch, etc.). This armchair is very comfortable and has a nice figured veneer.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.73 in (75.5 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Worpswede / Bremen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21991stDibs: LU98147593153

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