Description

C19th William IV period carved rosewood window seat or bench attributed to a design by.Rudolph Ackermann .
Stylish carved rosewood seat with impressive carved vase-shaped ends above a tablet reserve, of Greco-Romano inspiration . Raised on tapering turned and reeded forelegs and plain turned rear legs, all fitted with brass cup castors and wheels. The front lateral bar of moulded and carved profile .
The bench is attributed to a design in the works of Rudolph Ackermann �Repository of Arts� published in 1821. Conceived in the fashionable Greco-Romano style of the period , popularised by other leading furniture designers such as George Smith .
The crisply-carved and shapely ends to the front of the seat are echoed in outline to the reverse , those being of uncarved rosewood , whilst the reeded forelegs are repeated in outline to the back in plain form .
A highly decorative window seat or bench in excellent strong and original condition. The rosewood frame has a deep, rich original patina and colour. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Would work equally well as a window seat , hall bench or bedroom seat .
Has recent clean upholstery and padded loose squab cushion in piped-edge sage green silk fabric.
H (ends) 30�
H (seat) 20� to cushion top
H (seat) frame 15�
W 48�
D 13�
England c.1830
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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