Louis XIII Style Carved Elm Armchair with Barley Twist Frame, France, 1880

A Louis XIII style armchair in carved elm from France, made around 1880. The frame has barley twist legs, uprights and stretchers, scrolled arms with carved leaves and a carved crest rail with the date 1603 between scrolls, crowned by turned finials. The seat and back are covered in new red upholstery finished with brass nails. A characterful statement chair for a hallway, a study or next to a fireplace. Condition: good, with a light patina on the arms. Dimensions: height 129 cm, width 70 cm, depth 65 cm, seat height 45 cm.