Pair Of Queen Anne Chairs Mahogany England 18th Century

Pair Of Queen Anne Chairs Mahogany England 18th Century

Features

Style: Queen Anne (1702-1714)

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: England

Main essence: Mahogany

Material: Leather

Description

Pair of Queen Anne chairs supported by curved and engraved frontal legs that end with "claw and ball" feet. The lower band is moulded and engraved with a central shell from which depart 2 phitomorphic scrolls; also the backrest is engraved with the same pattern. Mahogany. Padded seat with leather lining.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 132
Width: 67
Depth: 39

Seat height: 50

Additional Information

Style: Queen Anne (1702-1714)

The Queen Anne Style represents the first English Baroque that developed under the reign of Queen Anne of Great Britain (1702–14), only to be revived in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.