One in a pair of English elbow chairs. Backs with bow-shaped crest rails; pierced centre splat. Carved with paterae, fluting and beading; on square tapered legs. Parlous or dining chairs, originally would have had horsehair or blue or red leather seats. Later note: One chair has a new front rail. Front legs wrong. Piece inset to centre splat and to back rails. Not 18th century. Should be removed. Reupholstered 1983.Later note: Some doubt about chair with 2 struts under seat. May be reproduction. Other chair may have had arms added (se upholstery holes under seat).
Materials
Mahogany
On display?
No
Further description
Simple name
Furniture
Dimensions
framed: 94.7000cm (h) x 58.5000cm (l) x 58.0000cm (w)
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