2021 Sneak Preview – Five Armchairs

In anticipation of the 2021 online San Francisco Fall Show which will go live on InCollect on October 15 at 9:00 am PST/noon EST, we wanted to share some sneak previews of our dealer’s wares. Here are 5 beautiful armchairs, each one wildly different in terms of style, period, and provenance – yet all are one-of-a-kind reminders of our rich past, resonating with history’s silent voices.

Ornate wooden armchair with intricate carvings, including detailed human figures supporting the armrests and legs, woven cane seat, and elaborate scrollwork on the backrest, set against a plain gray background—a true highlight from our 2021 Sneak Preview collection.
From Carlton Hobbs: A probably unique carved Indian rosewood armchair supported by legs in the form of soldiers. Anglo- Indian, 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
A wooden armchair with a harp-shaped backrest, curved armrests, and a woven cane seat, this piece belongs to the 2021 Sneak Preview collection of elegant armchairs. The ornately carved wood features a golden finish, complemented by slender legs with cross-bracing and decorative details. The chair sits gracefully on a white background.
From Justin Evershed-Martin: Regency faux bamboo chair, circa 1820.
From Patrick Jefferson: Rare mahogany George II Windsor chair. England, circa 1750.
A wooden armchair with a flat seat and four legs. The back and armrests are shaped like ox horns, curving outward and upward. This rustic and unique design offers a sneak preview of timeless craftsmanship, with visible signs of wear and age enhancing the dark wood finish.
From Philip Stites: African jacaranda chieftain’s chair. Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, 19th Century.
Antique bamboo armchair with curved back, intricate geometric latticework on backrest and arms, woven cane seat, and sturdy square legs. The wood shows natural age and variations in color, displayed against a plain dark background—an exquisite piece reminiscent of classic armchairs highlighted in our 2021 Sneak Preview.
From Michael Lipitch: Brighton Pavilon high style Regency bamboo chair, China trade 1820.

By Vera Vandenbosch