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TATHAM, BAILEY & SANDERS

Pair of council chairs

1812

Giltwood, velvet upholstery | 108.6 x 94.0 x 96.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2629

These magnificent chairs were originally acquired by George IV for Carlton House. The inspiration for the chairs, part throne, part triumphal chariot, comes from three ancient marble chairs in Rome. The covering of the chairs has undergone many changes - from pale blue and gold fleur-de-lis satin to blue velvet to the crimson velvet you can see today.

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