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Rare 19th C. Canadian Tall Back Armchair

$8,900
£6,685.93
€7,709.96
CA$12,349.91
A$13,723.48
CHF 7,191.25
MX$168,293.96
NOK 91,720.16
SEK 86,286.96
DKK 57,543.89
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About the Item

A rare 19th century Canadian tall back armchair in pine. Fine quality quarter sawn timber and craftsmanship, with wooden peg and tenon construction and floating panels. The back support is paneled in a three by three grid, with chamfered rails topped by ears, and the uppermost level uses a contrasting darker wood. Reverse of the back is finished similarly. Shaped arms and arm supports above a boarded seat on stile legs joined by peripheral and cross stretchers. Decorative pierced corner brackets below front of seat. Distinguished and impressive stance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000010411stDibs: LU798329508042

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