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Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

About the Item

Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very attractive faces ). Wear and losses to the gilding.Legs ending in floral and foliate paw form. The back seat rail decoration may be a later addition. Minor pest damage. Imagine the chair covered in tiger velvet
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Later seat and seat cover .
  • Seller Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU92842535232

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