Sold 26 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

An early 20th century wingback armchair. Raised on mahogany legs with decorative cross stretcher.

Structurally in good order with clean tapestry type material.

As with all my upholstered seating I do offer upholstery should you wish

77cm wide

88cm deep

115cm high

52cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this William and Mary Armchair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

88cm (34.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1039325

Description

An early 20th century wingback armchair. Raised on mahogany legs with decorative cross stretcher.

Structurally in good order with clean tapestry type material.

As with all my upholstered seating I do offer upholstery should you wish

77cm wide

88cm deep

115cm high

52cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this William and Mary Armchair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

88cm (34.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1039325

About the Dealer

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleWilliam and Mary
MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric, Fringe
ColourMulticolour
MotifsWingback silhouette, Scroll feet, Curved stretchers, Fringe trim
SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 88 cm (35 in)

FAQs

The William and Mary style emerged in late 17th-century England, influenced by Dutch design following the ascent of monarchs William III and Mary II. It is characterised by a transition toward lighter, more structured forms with turned woodwork and imported textiles.

Authentic period pieces typically feature frames constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques. Upholstery historically utilised natural stuffings like horsehair, wool, and feathers secured with webbing.

Identification relies on examining construction joints for hand-cut joinery, tool marks, and historical wear patterns on the wooden base. Timber patination, original stretcher configurations, and period-appropriate textile analysis also aid verification.

This seating piece functions effectively as a statement focal point within a room, contrasting against minimalist modern architecture. Pairing the traditional floral textile with neutral walls and contemporary lighting creates a balanced scheme.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a low-suction attachment to remove dust from delicate textiles, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading. Wooden elements should be maintained with appropriate microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicon polishes.