Description
The Loden Desk Chair from Gaines McHale Antiques & Home, Baltimore - a carved mahogany swivel desk chair with cane back and sides, acanthus leaf and rosette carving along the crest rail, scrolled arms, and a woven upholstered seat cushion in a charcoal-and-cream dot weave.
Solid, well-built construction with a warm mahogany finish and beautiful hand-carved detail. Original purchase invoice available.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: The pneumatic gas lift cylinder no longer holds seat height and will need replacement - a standard, inexpensive part (roughly $20-40) and an easy swap for anyone handy or a local furniture repair shop. Casters roll smoothly. Wood, carving, cane, and upholstery are all in good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany
Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 19.0in
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
Seat Height: 24.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 1
Solid, well-built construction with a warm mahogany finish and beautiful hand-carved detail. Original purchase invoice available.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: The pneumatic gas lift cylinder no longer holds seat height and will need replacement - a standard, inexpensive part (roughly $20-40) and an easy swap for anyone handy or a local furniture repair shop. Casters roll smoothly. Wood, carving, cane, and upholstery are all in good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany
Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 19.0in
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
Seat Height: 24.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Number of Seats: 1
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; The pneumatic gas lift cylinder no longer holds seat height and will need replacement - a standard, inexpensive part (roughly $20-40) and an easy swap for anyone handy or a local furniture repair shop. Casters roll smoothly. Wood, carving, cane, and upholstery are all in good condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
42 x 24 x 20 in
Gaines McHale Carved Mahogany Cane-Back Desk Chair, "The Loden"
Estimate $150-$440
Starting Bid
$75
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