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Classical reclining armchair, Boston circa 1820.
Category: Furniture - American
SubType: Chair
Origin: America-USA
Era: 19th Century
Height: 42 1/2" Upright inches
Width: 33" inches
Depth: 24" inches
A Classical mahogany reclining armchair with pull out foot rest, Boston circa 1820.

This innovative chair is equipped with a locking lever under each of the Classically scrolled and foliate arms which enable the sitter to recline. The ring turned and carved front legs frame a sliding foot rest with hinged cushion The flat molded "C" scrolled arm supports identify this chair as having a Boston origin.. Height {upright}:42 1/2 Width 33" Depth 24".






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