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Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

$3,680
$4,60020% Off
£2,781.62
£3,477.0320% Off
€3,196.58
€3,995.7320% Off
CA$5,124.38
CA$6,405.4720% Off
A$5,700.66
A$7,125.8220% Off
CHF 2,988.36
CHF 3,735.4520% Off
MX$69,660.67
MX$87,075.8420% Off
NOK 38,053
NOK 47,566.2520% Off
SEK 35,821.64
SEK 44,777.0520% Off
DKK 23,861.26
DKK 29,826.5720% Off
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About the Item

Saturday Sale until 31 July 2024 Mid-late 19th century (Second Period) American Empire chair, stripped, tightened and finish restored and polished, ready for your upholsterer's workbench. It is most unusual to find seating of this period and style in this size. Sofas and settees were prevalent but I have never seen another example of the form as a one person arm chair. Nicely carved detail including scrolled acanthus leaf arms including small rosettes at end of armrest scrolls, four lions paw feet on cornucopia legs, dragooned centre seat rail with inlaid brass and griffon or eagles heads. See photos of original upholstery with pair of bolster cushions prior to restoration and fabulous photo of playwright Eugene Ionesco. Stockbridge Massachusetts. 1970s photo by Beverly Pabst seated in similar chair.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-1800s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. stripped of old springs and upholstery, joints tightened and mahogany restored and polished, ready for new generations.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886612509562

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