PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN BAROQUE PARCEL-GILT WALNUT LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
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Description
A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th Century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating.
Italian circa 1650-70
The leathered and studded square backs with elaborate foliate-carved giltwood finials, above padded seats within scroll-ended serpentine walnut arms, on turned and blocked front legs with turned double stretchers.
The leather upholstery looks extremely old with a wonderful patina and colour.
In excellent condition, as is customary today for armchairs of this age, showing signs of previous professional restoration / replacements.
The robust design with bold scrolling arms are typical of Venetian work of the period.
A very well proportioned and decorative pair of imposing armchairs.
Width: 28 inches - 71cm
Height: 52 inches - 132cm
Depth: 30 inches - 76cm - More Information
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Dimensions
W. 28 in; H. 52 in; D. 30 in; W. 71.12 cm; H. 132.08 cm; D. 76.2 cm;
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