Antique Chairs; George IV Recumbent Easy Chair in Manner of Robert Daws

This is a very rare and handsome library armchair, constructed of the best quality mahogany and upholstered with quality green hide.
It has a serpentine back with reeded mahogany frame. The frame and timbers of the chair are all in fine original condition with no evidence of repairs to the structure.

The reclining mechanism is controlled by leavers under the arm rests which allows the back to be adjusted to several positions including almost vertical. The pull out foot rest offers adjustable positions also.

The detail carving on the arms show an Egyptian influence made popular by the designs used at the Brighton Pavilion. The chair has finely turned front legs, matching support leg for the foot rest and swept back rear legs. The legs have the original brass castors which are particularly fine.

The chair is in the manner of Robert Daws who was a cabinet maker and upholsterer working from 1820 to 1839 at 17 Margaret St, Cavendish Square, London. In1827 he patented the "Improved recumbent Easy Chair" of which this chair is a good comparable example.See" Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840" by Christopher Gilbert,1996 p175-7

Measurements:
Overall width: 26.5 inches 67cm
Height to top of seat: 17 inches 43cm
Height to top of the back: 45 inches 115cm
Length when fully reclined: 74 inches 188 cm

Price: £3,950

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Reference Number: Ref:SN373

If you are interested in this reclining armchair or library chair please contact us or email us at burrellsdesks@yahoo.co.uk quoting Ref:SN373

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