Archive for the ‘Wing Chairs’ Category

George III Wing Armchair Upholstered - Mahogany Wing Armchair - Eighteenth Century French Armchair

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

George III Wing Armchair Upholstered - Mahogany Wing Armchair - Eighteenth Century French Armchair
A George III wing armchair upholstered in leather  c.1770. Note the square stretcher and leg construction of ‘Chippendale’ design. The curve of the wings is pleasant but the arms are a little stiff.
Price Range: $200  $300
N.B. As these chairs command high prices [...]

Antique Queen Anne Wing Chairs

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Queen Anne wing chair
The Palladian architecture of the early eighteenth century suited the English landscape beautifully, but the high ceilings and spaciousness of the interiors were more suited to warmer climates. Porters in draughty halls sat out their on-duty hours in deep, hooded chairs which almost entirely enclosed them. In drawing rooms, their masters and [...]