Early 19th Century Pair of Black Painted Klismos Armchairs

Early 19th Century Pair of Black Painted Klismos ArmchairsA rare and unusual pair of black painted ('ebonised') armchairs, of exaggerated 'Klismos' form (three pairs of matching side chairs available separately). 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.

Depth: 43 cm / 17”

this box is complete with its original brass handles and the finely chased paktong containers

Exquisite quality and colour

This rare and sophisticated model of the generously proportioned classic Gillow bergere features the shaped caned panel back

Now preserved at the Naples Archeological Museum

Literature

the most common being the "Herculaneum"

75 in / 17 cm

derived from Ancient Greek seats

this design derives from the sacrificial tripods

retaining the original locks

"dark green and almost shiny" patina