George II Side Chair, Attributed to Giles Grendey

George II Side Chair, Attributed to Giles GrendeyAn unusual early to mid 18th century chair, attributable to Giles Grendey. England, circa 1735 45. Why we like it A very rare and good looking model, featuring a distinctive paper scrolled splat of the back. The carved decoration is kept to a minimum; the chair's broad scale and the sculptural quality of the back and legs lends this austere model an immense grace and elegance. Attribution The present chair can be compared to other known examples,

The De Angelis Foundry (Naples

also useful to store small objects

excellent original antique condition

above a conforming inlaid frieze

keyhole escutcheons and gilt brass swan neck handles with circular back plates

classic or eclectic interiors

An extremely fine and rare English early Regency period gilt brass mounted small writing table

A good George III period chest of small proportions

with palm-flowered acanthus and stand on panelled plinths

This most interesting arrangement of the four lyre-shaped supports resting on an X-shaped base is apparently quite unique in the early 19th century design

making it perfect as a bedroom or hallway bench

mounted as lamp