Antique 19thC French Carved Oak Gothic Revival Throne Storage Chair Seat 1880

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Antique French carved oak Gothic Revival high-back storage chest throne chair, circa 1880

This very attractive Gothic Revival throne chair, … Read more Antique French carved oak Gothic Revival high-back storage chest throne chair, circa 1880

This very attractive Gothic Revival throne chair, often called a "chayère" or bishop's hall chair, is made from the best fine grained solid oak. The throne dates from the second half of the 19th century, it is very finely hand-carved with Gothic tracery & fenestration.
The high back and front base panels feature deeply carved, openwork tracery mimicking the stone window frames of Gothic cathedrals. The high backrest is decorated with carved heraldic shields or coats of arms, a common motif adding a sense of noble ancestry or lineage. The top of the tall backrest is flanked by ornate, pointed foliated finials, extending upward like cathedral spires, which are joined with a finely carved and reticulated panel of quatrefoils and rosettes.
The flat seat lifts up on cast iron strap hinges to reveal a hollow storage box built into the lower cabinet, with substantial clean and odor free storage. The sides of the seat with carved columns, flanking a pair of carved arched panels with corresponding quatrefoils and rosettes, the sides of the seat are carved with linen-fold panels, the throne is raised on a plinth base.
The throne chair is in excellent antique condition, it is robust, stable, comfortable and ready to grace your space or palace! See less