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English Regency Caned Mahogany Bergère or Armchair of Large Scale, circa 1810

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London (Attributed)
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine and elegant English late George III library chair or bergère of large scale having solid mahogany frame with caned back, sides, and deep seat with loose squab cushion, the shaped and reclined back with reeded crestrail and sides continuing into padded arms ending in tapering reeded and turned spindle supports on raised panel corner-blocks connecting to seat-rail with reeded center 'tablet' joining stop-fluted sabre-form front legs and splayed rear all on original brass casters. Height from floor to to top of seat-rail is 13.63"; cushion measures 25" x 20.5" x 4"; arm height to top of padded rest is 27.5".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, cane, brass, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Original finish with exquisite patina newly rewaxed. Caning in excellent condition. Reupholstery recommended for armrests and seat cushion.
Creation Date:	circa 1810
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George III, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	769032

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	37.5 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;	Arm H.	27.5 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;	Arm H.	69.85 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.