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    Home / Seating / Armchairs / Spindle-Back Arm Chairs, circa 1780

Spindle-Back Arm Chairs, circa 1780

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A pair of circa 1780 northern English arm chairs of solid London plane construction each with pierced top-rails above spindle backs and scrolled arm supports with drop in seats, raised on square legs joined by stretchers on sledge feet with concealed wood castors. This form of chair was originally known as a "Drunkards chair" due to its inability to tip.

Price $

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Condition
Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Drop in seats stripped to muslin covered horsehair; ready for upholstery.
Number of items
2
Measurements
Width: 24.13
Height: 33.5
Depth: 23.5
Second Height: 16.5
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Spindle-Back Arm Chairs, circa 1780

A pair of circa 1780 northern English arm chairs of solid London plane construction each with pierced top-rails above spindle backs and scrolled arm supports with drop in seats, raised on square legs joined by stretchers on sledge feet with concealed wood castors. This form of chair was originally known as a “Drunkards chair” due to its inability to tip.

INFORMATION

Price: $

Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Drop in seats stripped to muslin covered horsehair; ready for upholstery.

Number of items: 2

Measurements:
Width: 24.13
Height: 33.5
Depth: 23.5
Second Height: 16.5

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By Appointment Only |
Kinderhook, New York 12106 USA
Tel: +1 917 656 5863
| Email [email protected]
© 2023 ACROTERION