A handsome Regency mahogany window seat or stool, dating to around 1820
The bench features elegant scrolling end supports with finely carved acanthus leaf decoration, typical of the Regency taste for classical ornament. The frame is made from rich solid mahogany, showing a warm patina
Bought from a private house sale in London''s Balham
The seat is generously upholstered in a gold patterned fabric, creating a striking contrast with the darker wood
It stands on turned and reeded legs with carved detailing, giving the piece a light and refined profile
This type of seat would traditionally have been placed beneath a window in a drawing room or bedroom, serving both as seating and a decorative accent piece
The sculptural scroll ends and classical carving make it a particularly elegant example of early 19th-century English furniture
Offered in great shape
Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote
Dimensions ar
...e in inches (CM):
Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height
42 (106.7) x 16 (40.6) x 28 (71.1) x 19 (48.3)
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1201788
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 71.1cm (28.0inches)Width is 106.7cm (42.0inches)Depth is 40.6cm (16.0inches)
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