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A Pair of Northern English Spindle-Back Armchairs, circa 1780

$5,675per set
£4,300.45per set
€4,955.77per set
CA$8,026.02per set
A$8,631.31per set
CHF 4,615.18per set
MX$104,091.12per set
NOK 58,362.07per set
SEK 53,175.36per set
DKK 37,030.60per set

About the Item

A pair of circa 1780 northern English armchairs of solid London plane construction each with pierced top-rails above spindle backs and scrolled arm supports with drop in seats, raised on square legs joined by stretchers on sledge feet with concealed wood castors. This form of chair was originally known as a "Drunkards chair" due to its inability to tip.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 24.13 in (61.3 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Drop in seats stripped to muslin covered horsehair; ready for upholstery.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002124128622

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