Pair of Regency Bergère Armchairs

Pair of Regency Bergère ArmchairsA pair of Regency bergre library armchairs, in the style of Gillows of Lancaster and London. With salmon faux suede buttonned squab cushions. One armchair from circa 1820, the other was made to match perhaps around 1920. Why we like them One of the most comfortable models of armchairs created in the 19th century. The caned, wrap around backrests provide great support for the back, but also lend more presence to these chairs. The finely reeded front

The rectangular tilting and adjustable top with rounded corners and removable book support

He was described as 'Chairmaker and Turner to His Majesty' and his firm was granted a Royal Warrant in 1804 (C

Their architectural urn-shaped backs are inspired by ancient kraters

measuring 30 cm tall

Lot 83) features identical legs

A superb quality graduated set of three solid bronze cocktail tables of 'Pompeian' style

mounted in a decorative gilt faux bamboo frames

which are likely to have been intended for George

Ancient Roman historian Pliny praised it as “one of the most precious kinds [the green Lacedaemonian marble]

lot 100 ($182

A related table from the estate of Andrew Gordon was offered at Sotheby's Importand English and European Decorative Arts sale in New York on 22 October 2014

mounted as lamps