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Pair of Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Re-leathered Swivelling Ships Chairs
David Griffith Antiques
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Pair of Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Re-leathered Swivelling Ships Chairs

1900 - 1920
Description

Rare pair of satinwood inlaid mahogany re-leathered swivelling ships chairs with beautifully carved swept arms, original cast iron bases with later turned antique wooden stands for stability. (c.1900). Seat height: 21.5" (54.6cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Mahogany Swivel Ships Chairs to the 1900s.

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SA1039186
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91788
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Description
Rare pair of satinwood inlaid mahogany re-leathered swivelling ships chairs with beautifully carved swept arms, original cast iron bases with later turned antique wooden stands for stability. (c.1900). Seat height: 21.5" (54.6cm).
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Mahogany Swivel Ships Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1039186
Dealers Internal Ref
91788
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths.

Pair of Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Re-leathered Swivelling Ships Chairs

Archive II A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths. View VII
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David Griffith Antiques

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London
N1 8EA
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David Griffith Antiques
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A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths.
Pair of Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Re-leathered Swivelling Ships Chairs
Ref: SA1039186
A pair of Victorian mahogany swivel captains chairs with shell inlay backrests, tufted tan leather seats, turned splats, and cast iron bases on circular plinths.
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Designed primarily for use aboard ocean liners and naval vessels during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, swivelling ships chairs featured heavy cast iron or bolted bases to provide stability at sea while allowing the occupant to rotate freely.

These chairs typically combine dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for the timber framework with heavy cast iron bases for weight, often finished with button-tufted leather upholstery and brass studding.

Authentic examples generally feature heavy cast iron swivel mechanisms, weighted round timber bases designed for deck mounting or stability, hand-carved details like marquetry inlays, and signs of period joinery under the seat framing.

Position a pair alongside a contemporary desk, within a home library, or as accent seating in an office setting, pairing the rich mahogany and leather tones with clean-lined modern architecture for contrast.

Dust the mahogany framework regularly with a microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice a year, while treating the leather upholstery with a specialist leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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