M-112-0064
Rare English Morgan & Saunders Mahogany Upholstered Metamorphic Reading Chair
$9,500.00
DETAILS
A scarce, antique library armchair with hinged, sliding reading table. With upholstered brass tacked seat, raised on turned front legs, and splayed back saber legs capped with brass casters. Designed for the reader to sit astride the chair facing the back and the table surface. It also can be rotated so the table is by the side arm. Gothic style splats.
REFERENCE
For similar chairs attributed to Morgan and Saunders: Bonhams, London, June 12, 2013, Lot 144 and Christie’s, Fine English Furniture Sale, April 11, 1991, Lot 54, also stamped T. Willson.
STYLE
Late Regency
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
MAKER
Attributed to Morgan & Sanders (16-17 Catherine Street, London, England) | Founder(s): Thomas Morgan & Joseph Sanders | Furniture broker: Thomas Willson (British, 1799–1854)
MARKS
Stamped (leg): T. Willson / 68 Great / Queen Street / London.
PERIOD
George IV (1820-30) | Early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1830
DIMENSIONS
Width 22.5 Depth 38 Height 31 inches
Seat: Depth 21 Height 19.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: back joint at seat loose. The upholstery is a later addition.
