Superb Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Open Armchair in the Style of Giles Grendey

A superb quality late 19th century mahogany open armchair or desk chair in the style of Giles Grendey.

This chair consists of a superbly shaped and carved back of sophisticated design in the form of a stylised shell with harebell and foliate decoration leading down to a gadrooned plinth with foliate design below.

The wonderfully shaped and scrolling arms consist of carved decoration replicating the feathers of birds terminating with decorative eagle heads with carved and shaped arm supports, the seat finished in a reddish brown leather with brass studwork.

The chair is supported on four cabriole legs, the front two being superbly carved with acanthus decoration terminating with hairy paw feet, the back legs of cabriole design.

This chair is after a design dating to around 1730/1740 by the renowned London cabinetmaker Giles Grendey (1693-1780) and can be seen in many furniture books such as ‘English Furniture of the 18th century’ by Herbert Cescinsky Volume I pages 84/85 and Volume II pages 48/49.

There are also very similar examples of chairs by Giles Grendey in The Philadelphia Museum of Arts in USA.

This chair is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 39'' / 99cm

Width: 30'' / 76.5cm

Depth: 25'' / 63.5cm

Seat height: 19'' / 48.25cm

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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