Napoleonic Empire Period Padouk Open Arm Chair circa 1815-20
£1,550.00
An exceptionally finely decorated Napoleonic Empire period open Arm Chair in padouk. Originating in the Dutch East Indies, probably carved by a master Balinese carver. The arms with well carved ‘grotesque’ dolphin heads, terminating in scaled fish tails. Re-upholstered in a soft teal linen cotton mix, incorporating original horse hair under filling and webbing, circa 1815-20.
HEIGHT: 89cm (35″)
WIDTH: 60cm (23.6″)
DEPTH: 54cm (21.2″)
SEAT HEIGHT: 42cm (16.5″)
SEAT DEPTH: 46cm (18.1″)
REF: CS2238c
1 in stock
