Bidspirit auction | Chippendale Mahogany Corner Armchair

Chippendale Mahogany Corner Armchair - A Chippendale Mahogany Corner Armchair, second half 18th century, shaped crest rail and arms above pierced backsplats, square slipseat, raised on a single front cabriole leg and three turned legs, each ending in pad feet. Dimensions: Height 33 1/2in; width across arms 30 1/4in; depth of seat 22in; depth overall 25 1/4in; ; seat height 17 3/4in. Provenance: From a Philadelphia estate. Condition: Structurally sound. Marks, wear, scuffs and small losses. The right arm with an old break and repair with iron gusset reinforcement to the underside. Scattered old glued repairs to fret carved splats. Lacking knee returns to front where knee of cabriole leg meets seat rails. Appears to be retaining its original slip seat. Otherwise in generally good condition; wear commensurate with age and use.