George III Three Seater Mahogany Sofa Settee

George III Three Seater Mahogany Sofa SetteeA fine antique late 18th century George III period English country house three seater sofa settee, in fine Honduras mahogany, covered in traditional Colefax and Fowler floral chintz fabric English, c. 1790. The flat back flanked by the downswept padded arms with reeded and scrolled mahogany terminals, resting on turned and tapering columns, over the generously proportioned square seat with loose traditionally upholstered cushion, covered in Colefax

1790 - 1830)

Christie's London

above the central pillar flanked by three finely carved

A Set Of Three Chinese-Export Chinoiserie Painted Nesting Tables

Evoking lyric poetry

also known for his 1929 interior design of the rebuilt Savoy Theatre and his work on interiors of Claridges hotel in London

Circa 1775

its illustrations resemble those in popular horticultural publications

after a design by John Taylor

For a related

Georgian hall chairs in such original condition are rare survivors due to their delicate construction

Nellie and Basil Ionides are “undoubtedly considered to be among the most prominent and significant 20th century British collectors of the decorative arts”