Pair of 18th Century Corner Armchairs

An outstanding pair of George II period hall armchairs in black walnut, of unusual 'Windsor' design.   England, circa 1740–50. Why we like them Items that are not merely quirky, but...

An extremely elegant, superb quality pair of George III period armchairs or elbow chairs. Six side chairs en-suite are available separately. English, circa 1780 Why we like them: Wo...

A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers. English, c. 1770. Why we like it A most perfect embodiment of the Chippendale taste: superb quali...

A charming petit-point needlework picture of floral design, in its original convex moulding frame. English, late 18th century.

An extremely rare, exquisite Grand Tour-inspired architectural model of a Corinthian column England, third quarter of 18th century. Why we like it Exquisitely carved and having acce...

An extremely rare, exquisite architectural model of a Doric column England, third quarter of 18th century. Why we like it Exquisitely carved and having accents picked out in gold, this extremely rare survivor from the golden era of Classical architecture in Britain was perhaps intended for an architect's office, or for a study of a gentleman architect, such as Lord Burlington (1694–1753), who was famously known as the "Apollo of the Arts" and the "Architect Earl". Such exquisite and decorative objects were copied from ancient Greek and Roman originals, that aspiring architects could see and draw during their 'Grand Tour' in Italy, Greece, Ottoman Empire and etc. The only other comparable example of such rare objects that we came across was a set of three columns, previously owned by the late Sir Albert Richardson (1880–1964), architect, historian, writer, artist, teacher and sometime President of the Royal Academy –  sold by Christie’s London, 19 September...

A handsome mid-18th century chair with a moulded curved toprail terminating in carved scrolled arms. Three turned columns support the rail with pierced splats exhibiting ribbons interlacing in-between. The seat is supported by three muscular cabriole legs with fine acanthus carving and ball and claw feet, England, circa 1740. Provenance: Christie's London Sale...

An 18th century, Dutch mahogany and marquetry corner chair. The shaped top rail supported by baluster turned supports, with a lovely elaborate marquetry seat raised on three turned baluster legs and a splayed back leg. This corner chair has been crafted from mahogany with floral marquetry inlaid decoration and are typical of the very best period Dutch marquetry furniture...

Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.

An 18th century, Georgian period oak corner chair. The shaped top rail supported by baluster turned supports and back splats, with green velvet upholstered drop in seat raised on three squared legs and a centre cabriole leg with pad feet all connected by turned stretchers. Circa 1790. The dimensions are: Height: 82.5cm (32.5in) Width: 75cm (29.5in) Depth: 66cm (26.0in) Very comfortable seating and a rather pleasing example of a country armchair. This oak corner armchair is in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The green upholstered velvet drop in seat and back remain in good, clean condition. The antique country armchair...

A most elegant and extremely unique pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. giltwood corner chairs. Each chair is raised by slender cabriole legs with lovely mottled patterns exten...

A large example of a mid 18th century mahogany corner chair with vase shaped back splat, good cpouor and patination.