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18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
About the Item
An English 18th century carved mahogany library armchair, or bergère.
Of good rich color and patination.
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.
Well patinated, sturdy in the joints and ready-to-use.
An elegant, well-proportioned and comfortable Georgian drawing-room armchair. Also suitable for use as a desk chair.
Measures:
W 72 cm (28 1/2”)
D 70 cm (27 1/5”)
H 98 cm (38 1/2”).
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)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- 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
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