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Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A remarkable circa 1830 English, possibly Irish, late regency style, George IV; William IV period reclining armchair of large scale having leather upholstered carved mahogany frame, the reclining tufted back with serpentine molded crestrail and carved bellflower motifs at sides atop open sides with bold anthemion carved brackets, the long padded arms ending in scrolled lotus carved terminals either side deep thickly padded seat above lotus rosette corner-blocks bookending molded seatrail having concealed pull-out compartment with removable 'gout stool'; the front legs carved with round boss studded collars and tapering lotus leaves on original 'wagon-wheel' brass casters and splayed rear supports. A rare and exceptional chair comfortable for everyday use.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved mahogany, leather, brass
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Newer leather upholstery with attractive wear as shown; no holes, rips, or tears.
Creation Date:	circa 1830
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George IV, William IV
Incollect Reference #:	668355

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	43.38 in;	D.	25.5 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	110.19 cm;	D.	64.77 cm;

Seat H.	19 in;	Arm H.	24.5 in;
Seat H.	48.26 cm;	Arm H.	62.23 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.