Pair of Irish Regency Hall Chairs

Pair of Irish Regency Hall ChairsAn interesting pair of mahogany 'Klismos' hall chairs of the Regency period. Ireland, circa 1820. Why we like them Interesting design, with curved 'sabre' legs, inspired by the ancient Greek Klismos chairs, as seen on Grand Tour vessels. A set of four identical chairs from 25 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, was sold Christie's, London, 6 April 2000, Lot 212. Great quality, mellow colour, wonderfully stylish hall chairs, made of fine solid mahogany,

'architect for the Ordnance Department'

for a wealthy person with sophisticated taste

1820) for the marchand-mercier Dominique Daguerre (d

Each chair having a gently curved back with a vase splat and shaped and scroll-carved crest rail

having a pair of tambour slides above a double depth drawer

A very fine Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

of the Chinese Chippendale style

Thomas Chippendale supplied 'green and white japanned' ‘Star back’ chairs for Paxton House

Although no furniture bills exist for Broadlands

their legacy includes many more of the finest pieces made in the 19th century

Possibly Scottish

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