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Sir Frank Brangwyn attr. Pair of Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs Chinese style
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Sir Frank Brangwyn (attributed,) a pair of mahogany armchairs, in the Chinese style with professionally re-upholstered leather padded back and drop-in seat.
These chairs share stylistic qualities with the famous armchairs he designed for the Salle Jacques Cartier aboard the SS Empress of Britain. He also designed two private dining areas, the Salle Wolfe and Salle Montcalm.
These chairs retain the iron stay ring beneath the seats which were used for securing chairs down while at sea during heavy weather.
- Attributed to:Frank Brangwyn (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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