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18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair

$4,085.55
£2,950
€3,469.87
CA$5,558.07
A$6,176.25
CHF 3,236.42
MX$75,740.64
NOK 41,278.63
SEK 38,833.42
DKK 25,897.61
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An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes described as a bergère (bergere) chair, is raised on reeded square tapering legs which merge, headed by a carved rosette panel, to support the arms via free-standing carved, reeded, shaped columns. The square moulded show-wood top rail is centred by a raised and fluted panel. An elegant, well-proportioned and comfortable Georgian drawing-room armchair. Also suitable for use as a desk chair. Well patinated, sturdy in the joints and ready-to-use. Measures: W 72 cm (28 1/2”) D 70 cm (27 1/5”) H 98 cm (38 ½”). Literature: Ralph Edwards CBE FSA 'The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture', Hamlyn, London, Fourth Impression 1972, p. 160, fig. 175, for a chair of similar design including paterae and fluting, in The Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Minor historic restoration entirely commensurate with age. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BHA 11351stDibs: LU4081124892762

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