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English George III style Hand-Carved Mahogany Open Armchair

$9,500
£7,239.18
€8,348.77
CA$13,492.84
A$14,497.31
CHF 7,777.78
MX$170,794.97

About the Item

A Fantastic and Quite Well Constructed 19th-Century English George III Hand-Carved Mahogany Open Armchair. The rectangular backrest has a subtly curved crest rail and is fully upholstered. The arms are secured by curved mahogany supports, each terminating in a square block joint at the seat frame. The seat is fully upholstered. The mahogany frame consists of square-section front and rear legs, joined by H-form stretchers. The front legs are highly carved with gorgeous hand-work. The chair is covered in a textured rich mocha suede fabric. The arm supports are molded and curve downward toward the seat, with chamfered edges. The backrest upholstery is stretched over a solid frame. The mahogany has a dark-stained surface with a polished finish. England, Circa: 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The armchair has been reupholstered professionally, which is very usual and normal for these types of chairs.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919543605492

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