Flame Mahogany Klismos Chairs, Early 19th Century

Flame Mahogany Klismos Chairs, Early 19th CenturyA pair of very smart looking Regency period 'Klismos' chairs, newly traditionally reupholstered in sumptuous haircloth fabric. England, circa 1805. Why we like them These superb quality, wonderfully stylish Klismos chairs, embellished with ebonised patterns, is a particularly fine and rare design, executed in the finest solid Spanish mahogany. Newly reupholstered in the luxurious haircloth fabric, these super smart chairs will be a very chic addition

and 27 Silver St in 1834 as recorded in the Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840

measuring 30 cm tall

is one of Gillows' signatyre styles during the early 19th century

Hampshire in that same year

and numbered '2762'

attributed to Thomas Banting and William France

acquired over centuries of use and loving care

Macquoid & R

The distinctive form of these chairs is inspired by ancient Greek 'Klismos' chairs

Holland & Daguire” in 1791

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The antique marble statue of Antinous Belvedere was first mentioned in 1543 when Pope Paul III purchased it for the Belvedere garden