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This is a very rare and handsome library
armchair, constructed of the best quality mahogany and upholstered
with quality green hide.
It has a serpentine back with reeded mahogany
frame. The frame and timbers of the chair are all in fine original
condition with no evidence of repairs to the structure.
The reclining mechanism is controlled by
levers under the arm rests which allows the back to be adjusted to
several positions including almost horizontal. The pull out foot rest
offers adjustable positions also.
The detail carving on the arms show an Egyptian
influence made popular by the designs used at the Brighton Pavilion.
The chair has finely turned front legs, matching support leg for the
foot rest and swept back rear legs. The legs have the original brass
castors which are particularly fine.
The chair is in the manner of Robert Daws
who was a cabinet maker and upholsterer working from 1820 to 1839
at 17 Margaret St, Cavendish Square, London. In1827 he patented the
"Improved recumbent Easy Chair" of which this chair is a
good comparable example. See" Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London
Furniture 1700-1840" by Christopher Gilbert,1996 p175-7
Measurements:
Overall width: 26.5 inches - 67cm
Height to top of seat: 17 inches - 43cm
Height to top of the back: 45 inches - 115cm
Length when fully reclined: 74 inches - 188 cm
Date: circa 1830
Reference: SN373
Price: £2,950
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armchair or library chair please contact
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at burrellsdesks@yahoo.co.uk quoting Reference :SN373
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