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Rare Desk Armchair

Northern Europe, Berlin or Copenhagen, circa 1800

Solid and veneer mahogany, partially carved, brass castors

Height: 76 cm (29.9 inch) | Width: 58 cm (22.8 inch) | Depth: 56 cm (22 inch) | Seating height: 50 cm (19.7 inch)

Ref No: 2199

An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. The neoclassical Empire chair has carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g. Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Gustav Friedrich Hetsch, etc.). This armchair is very comfortable and has a nice figured veneer.