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Antique silk-upholstered beech wood armchair by Linke

Creator: François Linke
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French, late 19th Century
Height 95cm, width 65cm, depth 54cm

This armchair is a fine piece of workmanship, completed by possibly the most important craftsman of the late 19th and early 20th Century, François Linke. The back of the chair is signed ‘F. Linke A Paris’.

Inspired by the furniture of the Louis XVI period, this armchair is designed in a restrained, Neoclassical style. It is comprised of a light-coloured, beech wood frame, which is carved – on its top rail, back frame and arm supports – with bands of foliage. Intricately-carved ovolo mouldings and fluting decorates the seat rails. The armchair stands on four, turned and fluted legs, which are attached to the seat rails by peg joints, carved with rosettes.

The armchair has been upholstered with a beautifully patterned cream, green and turquoise silk. It will make an elegant addition to a study, library or living room.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, Silk, Upholstery.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15954
Incollect Reference #:	378536

Dimensions

W.	25.59 in;	H.	37.4 in;	D.	21.26 in;
W.	65 cm;	H.	95 cm;	D.	54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.