Mahogany Sheraton Armchair, England, c.1810

This unusual armchair has a crest rail with reeded figure eight bow that is seemingly fluid in its form. The backsplat is restrained, not taking away from the stylized crest and is similarly reeded. The arms are integrated into the rear styles with continuous reeding, and the arm supports are tapered and turned, finalizing in the finished corners at the seat frame, which it seemingly pierces to be continued by a related turned leg, which also is tapered and for a balanced design, reeded.

This chair is unusual and makes a successful design statement. While it is quite light in aspect, it is composed of dense, heavy mahogany which has withstood the test of time as there are no breaks or repairs.

Height: 33 1/2 in. Seat Height: 17 in. Width: 22 1/2 in. Depth: 21 1/2 in.