Superb Regency Armchair, attributed to Gillows

Superb Regency Armchair, attributed to GillowsA fine quality early 19th century Regency George IV period open armchair, in solid rosewood, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. English, circa 1825. Why we like it This magnificent armchair of broad proportions is exquisitely embellished with profuse carving and gilding throughout, but it evokes the architecturally perfect creations of William Kent from a hundred years earlier. It certainly commands presence in a room, as probably did its

with pillared triumphal arched back

23x47 inches each

and probably also supplied furniture for Longleat

Typically Kashan rugs are woven with a cotton base and a woollen pile

forming the seatrail and arm supports

An extremely fine and rare English early Regency period gilt brass mounted small writing table

his family members

Throughout the imperial times

5 in / 80 cm

London: Joseph Cundall

who recommended Ionides to decorate Nellie Levy’s London townhouse at 49 Berkeley Square West

A superb pair of late Regency - George IV period hall chairs in well figured mahogany