Bidspirit auction | American Classical Mahogany Armchair

American Classical Mahogany Armchair - Origin: American Date: Circa 1830 Period/Style: American Classical Materials: Mahogany and figured mahogany veneer with upholstered seat Form: Grecian-scroll open armchair Description: An American Classical mahogany open armchair in the Grecian taste, with a broad saddle-form rolled tablet crest veneered in figured mahogany above a solid vase-shaped splat. Sweeping arms curl into bold inward scrolls and flow into shaped saber-form front supports, balanced by raked rear stiles. The upholstered trapezoidal seat is covered in green and gold striped fabric. The restrained profile, sweeping supports and figured tablet are characteristic of American seating of the 1820s-30s. Dimensions: 35.5 in. H, 22 in. W, 23 in. D; seat height 17.5 in. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Dark polished surface with scattered scratches, scuffs, and small areas of finish wear, particularly at the crest, arms, and legs. The crest tablet has surface checking and a pronounced horizontal line at its lower edge; round attachment plugs are visible on the reverse. The striped upholstery is later and has light wear. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 35.5 x 22 x 23 in