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This is a similar Gothic Revival Chair that Lincoln used in the White House to sign the Emancipation. Proclamation, they are mahogany & mahogany veneer, attrib to A.Roux NY, in as found condition with a repair to 1 leg, just reupholstered in muslin & ready for your fabric, 34 1/2 inches tall, seat is 18 1/2 inches wide, & 16 inches deep
the last image shows the chairs currently on loan to the Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead NY. They are photographed under the engraving of the Emancipation Proclamation
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A Classical Rosewood & original white marble top center table bearing the steciled label of A. Roux, with 2 orginal drawers, 52inches; X 36inches;, documented pieces by Roux are rare particularly of his earlier period which this is.
Measurements:52 X 36
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