Early 19th Century Pair of Regency Black Painted Klismos Chairs

Early 19th Century Pair of Regency Black Painted Klismos ChairsA rare and unusual pair of black painted ('ebonised') chairs, of exaggerated 'Klismos' form. England, circa 1810. Why we like them This model is one of the most elegant and unusual chairs of the Regency period that we have handled. The distinctive curve of their sabre legs and the intricate pattern of their backs is smartly balanced by the delicate thinness and refinement of the lines. Recovered in beautiful Italian linen, these armchairs will be a

Design and Inspiration

along with the typical Gillows reeded leg

Rococo – the highly ornate style which sought to glorify Nature – was named from the rocaille (rock) and the coquille (shell)

Christopher Gilbert

The Holy Door remains blocked most years

An interesting Egyptian alabaster vessel

with its speckled mercury plate and the softened look of the gilding

dating from the mid-18th century including a pair of card tables supplied by Thomas Chippendale for the 5th Earl of Dumfries at Dumfries House

Provenance: Madeleine Castaing

An elegant English early 19th century Regency period partners desk or library table in mahogany

Each with colourful plumage

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