Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
They are provincial or country Chippendale, made and used in many prosperous county towns and cities outside London, having a real charm, beauty of line, and are very sturdy and usable.
Thomas Chippendale born at Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, born 1718 – died 1779) was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled "The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director". The designs are regarded as reflecting the current London fashion for furniture for that period and were used by other cabinet makers outside London.
DIMENSIONS: 39 inches tall, 20.5 inches wide, 18 inches deep.
PROVENANCE: Long term West Country private collection
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Fine Pair of 18th Century Provincial Chippendale Chairs in Mahogany.
