Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, in the manner of Marsh and Tatham

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, in the manner of Marsh and TathamA rare and unusual pair of mahogany 'Klismos' chairs of the early Regency period, in the manner of Marsh and Tatham (two pairs available) England, circa 1810. Why we like them This model is one of the most elegant Regency chairs that we have handled. Their bold spread of the front legs, the deep rake of the backs is smartly balanced by the delicate thinness and refinement of the lines. We particularly like the swagged backs and the old worn yellow

A perfectly decorative piece to adorn a wall in a dog-lovers home

1725 and passed to the 3rd Earl of Leicester in the early 19th century

in Virginia walnut

The Work of Robert Adam

Carving to the edges of tiers are possibly 19th century embellishments

The open beech showframe

Both Vile and Hallett were born in Somerset

formerly in the collection of Mr

or can be propped against a wall to provide a background for a display of objects

exquisitely engraved by Dante Mazzocchi Dalle Biave (1798–1853)

Condition: the timber still retains the original surface with a lot of patina and minor signs of historic repairs

timeless design of classical inspiration