Armchair
English; about 1790
Painted satinwood
Attributed to Seddon, Sons and Shackleton
En suite with W.1,2, and 3-1968
Given by Mrs. Simon Green [1972]English;1785-90; Seddon, Sons & Shackleton?Satinwood, painted in polychrome; the back of shield-shaped form, slightly convex has a splat formed of curved ribs, those in the centre enclosing a vase of flowers painted in natural colours. The framework of the back and the curved uprights supporting it are decorated with peacocks' feathers, floral sparys and pendants of ivy leaf. The arms rest upon curved supports sweeping downwards towards the seat-rail which is of shaped outline at the front and supported by tapered legs supported by floral sprays and pendants of peacock feathers; the back legs curved outwards. The seat is caned and has a loose cushion covered with contemporary silk brocade woven with a floral pattern.