Set of 4 Early C19th George IV Period Carved Mahogany Dining or Side Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

Set of 4 early C19th George IV period carved mahogany dining or side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

Superb quality set of four carved mahogany chairs with distinctive Gillows design carved backs , raised on elegant reeded forelegs onto a peg foot . The moulded-edge seat frame surmounted by a loose , padded cushion pad of unusual format attached through the frame to the underside by straps .

The backs with shaped and carved central lumbar bars with central tablets , across the ergonomically-shaped and carved frames . The corners of the top rails carved with stylised anthemion or cornucopia motifs with a corresponding central tablet or reserve.

The timber of a rare high grade and thickness, the quality of which is generally associated with the esteemed cabinet-making form of Gillows of Lancaster and London.

In excellent original condition with no breaks, damage or repairs . Retain original finish , colour and patina.

W (back) 17”

H “ 34”

W (seat) 18”

H “ 18”

D “ 17”

England c. 1825

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