Pair of Regency Gonçalo Alves Chairs with Caned Seats

A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France. England, circa 1820. Why we like them These fine hall chairs have a particularly elegant and sophisticated scrolled cartouche design of the backs, with the finest carving and figuring of the timber. Also of great colour and natural patination, these chairs are highly decorative and rare. Attribution The design of these chairs is identical to a set of hall chairs...

A superb quality pair of Regency period library or salon chairs, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. English, circa 1825. Why we like them Quite possibly the most comfor...

A superb quality pair of open armchairs, after late 18th century designs by Gillows of Lancaster and London, the manufacture attributable to Gillow & Co. English, circa 1880. Why we like them Wonderfully elegant model, looking very delicate but in fact unusually strong – the sign of a skilled craftsman. Interestingly, chairs of this exact model can be seen in a painting by Walter Dendy Sadler (British, 1854-1923), The After Lunch Conversation, 1889, sold at Doyle, New York, 21 May 2024, lot 83. Design These chairs correspond to Gillows’ 'Garforth pattern' - a rare and highly desirable design - which first appeared in 1795 and was probably an adaptation of Georges Jacob's design of circa 1792 for Marie-Antoinette's dairy at Rambouillet. Gillows made the chairs not only in mahogany but also japanned, and they appear to have been particularly popular among the genteel, professional, and merchant classes in the north of England. In 1796, the Earl of Strafford purchased six white and green japanned chairs for Wentworth Woodhouse...

An extremely elegant, rare quality pair of George III period armchairs. English, circa 1780. Why we like them Wonderfully elegant model, looking very delicate but in fact unusually...

A pair of Portuguese rococo tall-back rosewood side chairs. Brazilian rosewood, with moulded scroll and foliate carved tops over pierced splats to old leather seats. Standing upon ca...

19th century Pair of mahogany armchairs with wickerwork seats.

A pair of handsome side chairs. Perfect to flank a server, entry hall console, or use as extras in the dining room.

Set of Two Portuguese Chairs 19th century , in black painted wood, gilded decoration. Straw seats. Small flaws. Dim.: 85 x 41 x 38 cm. good condition.