Regency Mahogany Desk Chair in the Style of Thomas Hope

Name: Regency Mahogany Desk Chair in the Style of Thomas Hope
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1025100
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

Description

An exceptional quality and stylish Regency figured mahogany antique desk chair in the style of Thomas Hope with Egyptian design influences. The broad curved back support features carved reeded design with carved scrolls to the rectangular shaped tapering armrests and decorative carved 'C' scroll arm supports

The chair has two hexagonal shaped tapering legs to the front terminating to carved tulip design. The broad chair seat has been reupholstered in black leather and finished with brass studs.

Seat height - 51 cm (20 inches)

Height - 99 cm (35 inches)

Width - 57 cm (22 ½ inches)

Depth - 57 cm ( 22 ½ inches)

Circa - 1815 - 1825

Born in 1769 in Amsterdam from Scottish heritage, Thomas Hope was an influential designer and collector who helped define the style of the Regency era. He was born in to a very wealthy family and inherited their art and furniture collection from a young age. At the age of eighteen Thomas travelled through Europe and Egypt and was influenced by Roman, Grecian and Egyptian design which were incorporated in to his interiors and furniture designs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1025100

Dealers Notes

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Description

An exceptional quality and stylish Regency figured mahogany antique desk chair in the style of Thomas Hope with Egyptian design influences.

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The broad curved back support features carved reeded design with carved scrolls to the rectangular shaped tapering armrests and decorative carved 'C' scroll arm supports.

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

fig 1. REGENCY MAHOGANY DESK CHAIR IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS HOPE — fig 1. Regency Mahogany Desk Chair in the Style of Thomas Hope

The chair has two hexagonal shaped tapering legs to the front terminating to carved tulip design. The broad chair seat has been reupholstered in black leather and finished with brass studs.

Seat height - 51 cm (20 inches)

fig 2. REGENCY MAHOGANY DESK CHAIR IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS HOPE — fig 2. Regency Mahogany Desk Chair in the Style of Thomas Hope

Height - 99 cm (35 inches)

Width - 57 cm (22 ½ inches)

Depth - 57 cm ( 22 ½ inches)

Circa - 1815 - 1825

Born in 1769 in Amsterdam from Scottish heritage, Thomas Hope was an influential designer and collector who helped define the style of the Regency era. He was born in to a very wealthy family and inherited their art and furniture collection from a young age. At the age of eighteen Thomas travelled through Europe and Egypt and was influenced by Roman, Grecian and Egyptian design which were incorporated in to his interiors and furniture designs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1025100