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Rare Pair of Portman Slipper Chairs
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Rare Pair of Portman Slipper Chairs

1920 - 1940
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A rare pair of early 20th century slipper chairs by Portman Upholstery. These beautifully proportioned chairs are identical to Howard & Sons examples. Having a sprung seat with original horse hair, down feather filled back and seat cushions, offering ultimate comfort. Raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogrammed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover. Circa 1930

Height: 89 cm - 35 Inches, Width: 53.25 cm - 21 Inches, Depth: 76 cm - 30 Inches

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons.  Both companies were in central London W1.  It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s.  Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes.  A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust). 

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
53.25cm (20.96")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

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SA1008247
Description
A rare pair of early 20th century slipper chairs by Portman Upholstery. These beautifully proportioned chairs are identical to Howard & Sons examples.
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Having a sprung seat with original horse hair, down feather filled back and seat cushions, offering ultimate comfort.
William James Antiques

Raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogrammed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover. Circa 1930

fig 1. Rare Pair of Portman Slipper Chairs
fig 1. Rare Pair of Portman Slipper Chairs

Height: 89 cm - 35 Inches, Width: 53.25 cm - 21 Inches, Depth: 76 cm - 30 Inches

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons.  Both companies were in central London W1.  It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s.  Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes.  A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust). 

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
53.25cm (20.96")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008247
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Trade Associations

William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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William James Antiques
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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