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English Regency Walnut Bobbin Armchair, circa 1825

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A wonderful and unusual English circa 1825 George IV period armchair having walnut frame with allover turned "bobbin" carving, the rectangular back with four support spindles and upholstered back cushion connecting to abbreviated arms with 'tubulate' upholstered armrests joining deep caned seat with conforming upholstered cushion on slightly tapered bobbin-turned front legs and smooth slayed rear all on original brass casters. Seat height to top of seatrail is 15.75" without cushion; seat depth with back cushion is 17.5" and without is 23"; arm height is 27".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved walnut, cane, brass, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Newly professionally restored with new seat canning left unstained to patinate naturally, minor scattered worming to frame, vintage upholstery with flaws.
Creation Date:	circa 1825
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George IV, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	779715

Dimensions

W.	22.63 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	57.48 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	66.04 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.