Antique Corner Armchair, Carved Victorian Chair c.1870

Our Stock # 12.1560

This is a profusely detailed antique corner armchair, mid Victorian, walnut and dating to circa 1870.

• Raised on four ring turned legs with acanthus leaf collars
• The fluted seat rails punctuated with carved rosettes
• Dressed with shaped, carved pendant swags beneath

• The armrest rises on three columns mirroring the legs beneath
• A pair of beautifully carved splats taking the form of back to back griffins
• Drop in seat panel covered in an oriental printed satin cloth - easily recovered

• The fluted crest rail arcing through 180 degrees, punctuated with carved rosettes
• Delineated with carved beaded string terminating in rounded grasps and larger rosettes
• Framed in a collar & hooded detail, an expertly carved cherub mask extends on scrolled brackets

Rare to find such a super example of Victorian excess. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')
Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')
Max Height: 79cm (31'')

Armrest to Armrest Outside: 67cm (26.5'')

Seat Width: 41cm (16.25'')
Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'')
Seat Height: 41cm (16.25'')