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Biedermeier Fauteuil de Bureau Swivel Seat Wingback Chair, circa 1830

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An unusual circa 1830 Austrian Biedermeier fauteuil de bureau or Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair) of bergère à oreilles form, having walnut frame with klismos influenced backrest issuing outward scrolling arms connecting to round domed swivel seat on cabriole legs with X-form stretcher. A rare and functional piece of art.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Excellent. Wear commensurate with age and use. Upholstering with staining.
Creation Date:	circa 1830
Styles / Movements:	Biedermeier, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	271557

Dimensions

W.	30.38 in;	H.	48.32 in;	D.	25 in;
W.	77.17 cm;	H.	122.73 cm;	D.	63.5 cm;

Seat H.	20 in;
Seat H.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.