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ANTIQUE #SA1132709

19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair

£2,250    $3,079    €2,583
 
A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister
 
Desk Chair, Probably Dutch, Having Curved Back With Caned
 
Panels And Carved Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Seat Raised
 
On Elegant Carved Cabriole Legs United By Turned
 
Cross Stretchers
 
The term ‘Bürgermeister’ was first applied to similar designs of
 
chair in the 19th century around a century after they were actually
 
first made. The literal translation in Dutch is “Mayor” and it seems
 
the design was intended for citizens of high rank. They are most
 
distinguishable by their curved backs, rounded seats and extra
 
front legs. They were often exported from Holland to England
 
where they became popular at the end of the 19th and
 
beginning of the 20th centuries)
 
Circa 1860
 
Height – 33in
 
Width – 34in
 
Depth – 26in
 
(Seat Height – 19in)
 
 
A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.
 
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Antique ID: SA1132709
Item: 19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair - (reference SA1132709)
Buying direct from seller: S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
£2,250



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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
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