Posts Tagged ‘country’

Corner Chairs

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

CHAIRS — corner, 1700-1750 (also known as writing chairs)
A fine quality chair, mostly solid walnut but with veneered seat rail and splats. The turned uprights are well shaped. c. 1715
An interesting country version of 132, with cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Only the front cabriole has a shell carved on the knee; the turned [...]

Late 17th Century Chairs

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

1700`s ENGLISH CHAIRS — late 17th century, lighter ‘Anglo Dutch’ designs - antique upholstered or caned chairs - oak chair with cabriole legs - small upholstered antique wooden chair claw foot- mahogany chairs - cabriole legs ebony chair in walnut
In the 1600`s lighter antique upholstered or caned chairs came into fashion. The backs were supported [...]

Wainscot Chairs

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

CHAIRS —WAINSCOT
antique English Wainscot chair - Wainscot chair furniture - 17th century oak chair - folding mahogany dining chairs - carved back dining chair - antique oak panelled dining chair - Louis 14th chairs
A fine example of antique English Wainscot chair, inlaid in flower patterns of various woods, and deeply carved. The decorative top rail [...]