Fine Chippendale Mahogany Chair

Fine Chippendale Mahogany ChairAn important George II Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair of superb quality, attributed to William Vile, John Cobb and William Hallett ('The St. Martin's Lane Syndicate'). English, circa 1755. For full research, please, check our Blog article "The Chair Puzzle". Why we like it Being one of the best and rarest designs of its time, executed to the highest possible standards, with almost certain provenance and having survived in such a remarkably original

who had formerly served as an 'artist' in the 'Elegant Printed Furniture Warehouse' established in New Bond Street by George Oakley (d

Of rectangular form

this armchair is distinguished by its unusually large proportions

The moulded and crossbanded top and brushing slide

an 18th Century Robert Adam country house near Berwick-upon-Tweed

This elegant writing table typifies the work of the Little Newport Street and Upper Marylebone Street cabinet-makers John McLean and Son (active 1770-1822)

Fine pair George III period mahogany side chairs of outstanding quality

carved with acanthus sprays and scrolls and flanked by shaped and molded uprights and C-scrolled arms

beautiful patina with occasional dents and cracks

is a wonderful example of her eccentric taste

The galleried tray top is cut from a thin plank of mahogany

circa 1795