Armchair
Category
Furniture
Date
1770 - 1800
Materials
mahogany, textile & oil cloth
Measurements
900 x 610 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287517.1
Summary
One of two mahogany open armchairs with squared back frame and squared legs and stretchers. Crestrail pierced with S-curves, ovals and rounded opening. Back uprights have shaped finials. Arms are curved with simple scroll terminals, on slightly curved supports. Drop-seat upholstered, stuffed with horsehair and covered in black oilcloth. 6 upright rods in back, with one squared cross-bar. Late 18th century. Lancashire railback. Seat of 573a will not lift out.