Regency Library Armchair by Robert Daws

A fine quality early 19th century late Regency library armchair, in old, beautifully patinated red leather, by Robert Daws of London.

English, circa 1830.

Why we like it

Being preserved in a highly prized, superbly patinated 'Country House' condition, this armchair is a perfect example of elegant English comfort. Still functioning smoothly after 200 years of use, it will make a marvellous statement piece in a library, fitting classic and eclectic interiors alike.

Robert Daws was a cabinet-maker and upholsterer active at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square between 1820 and 1839. He is best known for patenting the 'Improved Recumbent Easy chair' in 1827, of which the present lot is a perfect example. This model was well known in the first half of the 19th century and is illustrated in J.C. Loudon's Encyclopedia of Cottage Farm and Villa Architecture and Furniture, London 1839, p. 1057, fig. 1913, with an attribution to Daws.

A similar chair was sold Christie's New York, 16 October 1998, lot 285.