Fine Regency Klismos Armchair

Fine Regency Klismos ArmchairAn elegant early 19th century Regency period open armchair, of Grecian 'Klismos' outline Circa 1810. Why we like it We love its sleek, timeless Klismos design, derived from ancient Greek chairs, its beautiful colour and natural patination. Unusually well designed, with all the delightful mouldings, scrolls and armrest terminals. Covered in handsome horsehair fabric. Gentlemanly understated elegance.

but also exported and keenly sought for English country house collections in the 18th century

above the drop-in seat

Other related chairs with characteristic curved bar top rail and reeded uprights include a set of six sold anonymously Christie's

particularly elegant Regency example in well figured rosewood highlited with brass inlays is a very unusual find

The generously proportioned seat raised on graceful cabriole front legs

A striking early 19th century Regency period Calamander pedestal card table in the manner of George Simson

John Mclean seems to have had a broad operation

Chinese-export four-panel screen

just the right length of the flaps

mounted as lamp

wonderfully versatile

these architectural table lamps are superbly decorative