Late 16th Century Italian Chinoiserie Armchair

Name: Late 16th Century Italian Chinoiserie Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1128107
Availability: SoldOut

16th century

Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Description

An Interesting Late 16th/Very Early 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Armchair.

This chair was made around 1690 in Italy. The chair is of throne-type form with square legs with moulded and shaped stretchers. There are several unusual features ie the crown finials to the head rail, possibly suggesting a royal or aristocratic connection, the wide arm rests, and the scrolling carved brackets underneath them with their original gilding. They give the piece a certain additional presence and are extremely interesting. The japanned chinoiserie paintwork was applied at a later date in the 18th century. In this period the Italian aristocracy had a particular interest in japanned pieces. The paintwork has aged beautifully and adds considerable character to what is already an intriguing chair.

We have upholstered the chair to an under-finish, ready for the client's choice of outer fabric. An unusual and attractive piece of furniture.

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1128107

Dealers Internal Reference

3625

Description

An Interesting Late 16th/Very Early 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Armchair.

This chair was made around 1690 in Italy. The chair is of throne-type form with square legs with moulded and shaped stretchers. There are several unusual features ie the crown finials to the head rail, possibly suggesting a royal or aristocratic connection, the wide arm rests, and the scrolling carved brackets underneath them with their original gilding. They give the piece a certain additional presence and are extremely interesting. The japanned chinoiserie paintwork was applied at a later date in the 18th century. In this period the Italian aristocracy had a particular interest in japanned pieces.

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The paintwork has aged beautifully and adds considerable character to what is already an intriguing chair.

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

We have upholstered the chair to an under-finish, ready for the client's choice of outer fabric. An unusual and attractive piece of furniture.