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A Pair of Northern English Spindle-Back Arm Chairs, circa 1780

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A pair of circa 1780 northern English arm chairs of solid London plane construction each with pierced top-rails above spindle backs and scrolled arm supports with drop in seats, raised on square legs joined by stretchers on sledge feet with concealed wood castors. This form of chair was originally known as a "Drunkards chair" due to its inability to tip.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved London plane wood
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Drop in seats stripped to muslin covered horsehair; ready for upholstery.
Creation Date:	circa 1780
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Country, Georgian, George III
Incollect Reference #:	467518

Dimensions

W.	24.13 in;	H.	33.5 in;	D.	23.5 in;
W.	61.29 cm;	H.	85.09 cm;	D.	59.69 cm;

Seat H.	16.5 in;	Arm H.	24 in;
Seat H.	41.91 cm;	Arm H.	60.96 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.