Description: Fancy laminated rosewood Rococo Victorian armchair. It has a
lovely solid open carved floral crest. The frame of the chair is a band of
laminated rosewood with a very ornate cutout carved design between that and
the upholostered portions. The skirt and cabriole front legs also have
floral carvings. A somewhat similar chair is shown on page 45 of "The
Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival" by Marvin D. Schwartz.
This has the original brass castors and old fabric. A comfortable and
stylish chair in a rare form!
Circa: 1850
Dimensions: 46"H x 27"W
Finish: Good original
Price: $6950.00
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