Early C19th Regency Period Simulated or ‘Faux’ Rosewood Framed Bergere Library Armchair.

Early C19th Regency period simulated or ‘faux’ rosewood framed bergere library armchair.

Raised on reeded forelegs fitted with large cast-brass cup castors , having a carved roundel detail to the block at top of the leg . The ‘horse-shoe’ shaped back with a carved motif to the centre of the top rail, the frame and front rail with ‘channeled’ detail.

The splayed rear supports with square shaped box-type brass castors . The original bergere cane panels to the back and sides in good condition. The bergere cane of the seat having been removed and replaced with a later wooden panel .

The painted and grained simulated rosewood in good worn condition commensurate with age ,use and purpose.

The seat with a bespoke sage-green leather upholstered and buttoned squab cushion of later manufacture .

*The design of this form of armchair is inspired by the Ancient Roman curule chair , models of a similar design were produced by the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster.and were known as ‘curricle’ chairs .

H 36”

W 21”

D 22”

England c.1810

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