Antique Early 19th C. English Regency Mahogany Commode Arm Chair W/ Chamber Pot

Description

An impressive Early 19th Century Regency Era Commode with Chamber Pot, circa 1820s. Features a mahogany frame with downswept arms and carved accents over turned and ribbed legs leading to arrow feet. Floral upholstered seat opens to reveal chamber pot and lid.

A commode chair, known in British English simply as a commode, is a type of chair used by someone who needs help going to the toilet due to illness, injury or disability. A commode chair sometimes has wheels to allow easy transport to the bathroom or shower. Most commode chairs have a removable pail and flip-back armrests.

Historically, similar pieces of equipment were the close stool and the chamber pot. The commode chair evolved from these in the 18th century and became also known as chamber chair, necessary chair

Condition

Good Antique Condition; Wear and distressing from use and age. Past repairs / splits. Staining to the upholstered seat.

Dimensions

21.5" x 20" x 34"h, seat 17.5"