William & Mary Beech Tapestry Armchairs (1680)
A rare pair of William and Mary beech and tapestry armchairs, English circa 1680, 44.09 in. high, 27.56 in. wide, 23.62 in. deep
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- Beech - Beech, a pale coloured timber, is native to temperate Europe, Asia and North America and classified as a hardwood, although comparitively "soft" when compared with oak or ash. It has long been popular with with country craftsmen, particulary chair makers, as unlike ash it is suitable for turning.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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chairs, singles / pairs / threes, style or period
- armchairs 1,769
- William & Mary (c1700 - 1725) 14
- William IV 123
