18th century armchair

A magnificent 18th century mahogany open armchair, or some refer this as a Gainsborough armchair. This fine George II period chair has front cabriole legs, on a scroll foot, which is often known as a French scroll toe. Fine carving to the knees of the cabriole front legs, all of which is raised on barrel shaped castors. Large rectangular seat and back, shaped carved swept arms with elbow pads.

Circa 1740