Description

Early C19th George IV period reclining mahogany library armchair in the manner of Robert Daws' patent design .
Smart mahogany gentlemans rcling mahogany armchair in the manner of Robert Daws . Excellent quality armchair raised on shaped fluted front supports with conforming design legs to the pull-out stool/foot-rest section , all fitted with original brass castors . The arms with well-carved detail and scroll terminals with leaf-wrapped detail .
The adjustable rake back and stool/foot-rest adjusted with a sprung button release fitted into the side of the frame .The back supported by a turned lateral bar with fine detail. The shaped back legs fitted with original brass castors.
The frame in excellent condition and of rich patina and colour . In need of recovering , presented here in partially stripped state . A price for recovering in fabric of client's choice and selection can be quoted.
*Robert Daws patented his "Improved Recumbent chair" in 1827 and traded from 17, Margaret St .Cavendish Sq. London.
Though not labelled this chair is undoubtedly to his design and build quality.
H(back)40"
H(seat) 15"
W 26"
D (closed) 36"
England c.1830
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