John Linnell Armchairs

A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date. Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs. They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric. Footnotes: A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...

We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...

Elegant Pair of George III Hepplewhite Painted Open Armchairs. Each chair features a beautifully carved and shaped pierced backs with a radiating fan or anthemion motif, flanked by ...

This finely carved chair made from costly imported mahogany exhibits many special details including a molded arch back with a pierced baluster shaped splat, shaped arms and graceful cabriole legs headed by atheneum and leaf-shaped carving. All the carving is very fine and the color is its original faded color which is so lovely and special. The chairs generous proportions make it comfortable and easy to use. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...

This is a very elegant 19th century Napoleon III buttoned back open armchair. Great design with the stylish ebonised frame. The size is attractive making it practical as well as deco...

Louis XVI style giltwood open armchairs. The back is original muslin upholstery, with nail trim, and the seats are upholstered in a light natural oatmeal linen. The frames are solid...

Of very generous scale with arched upholstered back joined by leaf carved down swept arms ,upholstered seat and raised on carved cabriole legs ending on scroll feet. Clever and convi...

Magnificent Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs, England, c. 1785, attributed to B. Harmer and based on a design by Thomas Sheraton. Green upholstery with carved gadroon crest rail...

A set of four 18th century armchairs attributed to Francois Herve with carved and gilt frames having newly upholstered seats and backs in fresh sky-blue linen. Frames with carved re...

21st Century George III style giltwood armchair C.O.M. Two available, sold individually.

With oval upholstered backs and bowed upholstered seats raised on circular tapered legs. In the manner of John Linnell.

Each with straight back and pierced splat with classical painted decoration over a caned seat with loose cushion. Square tapered legs. Seat Depth 18.75