Magnificent and rare solid hand-carved mahogany base Biedermeier/ Black Forest armchair or reading chair Its front legs and armrests are curved and have volutes bringing a certain elegance High backrest with on top a Black Forest style carving with grapes and leaves decoration Re-upholstered in the recent past with a quality green velvet fabric, also the webbing straps and springs has been replaced in the recent past so the seat is very comfortable These unusual cabriolet armchairs entered the interiors of upper class houses especially popular in Biedermeier styles in Germany and Black Forest styles in Switzerland.