Set of Six 19th century chairs
by George Edmund Street
£22,000
Code
7617
George Edmund Street (British 1824-1881)
A set of six 'Klismos' oak side chairs, made by Gillow & Co. Lancaster c.1880.
Chairs stamped 'L12205' three chairs stamped 'Gillow & Co, Lancaster' The carved and shaped backrests, above green leather seats with brass stud decoration, on curved tapering legs each 89cm high, 46cm wide (6)
Literature: V&A, Museum no. W.8-1990, see similar example illustrated Note: These chairs were designed as part of the original furnishings of the Law Courts in the Strand, which like the building itself, were all designed in the offices of George Edmund Street.
A set of six 'Klismos' oak side chairs, made by Gillow & Co. Lancaster c.1880.
Chairs stamped 'L12205' three chairs stamped 'Gillow & Co, Lancaster' The carved and shaped backrests, above green leather seats with brass stud decoration, on curved tapering legs each 89cm high, 46cm wide (6)
Literature: V&A, Museum no. W.8-1990, see similar example illustrated Note: These chairs were designed as part of the original furnishings of the Law Courts in the Strand, which like the building itself, were all designed in the offices of George Edmund Street.
H 89cm x W 46cm
H 35.05" x W 18.12"
H 35.05" x W 18.12"
