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Webberley Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Wingback Chair to the 1890s.
The chair has been newly and fully re-upholstered before being covered in this heavy weight, thickly woven Zoffany fabric of early 18th century design in a deep burgundy plum and antique gold colourway.
The chair has a solid walnut showframe and dates from around 1890. It is robust with no repairs, damage, weakness, creaks or movement in the joints.
The chair retains its original deal and oak subframe and photographs taken during by the upholsterers during their work are available – please do just ask.
The back has a beautiful shape with wide swept wings and rolled out arms. The back, arms and seat are very well padded and the chair comes with a deep feather filled squab cushion.
Very roomy between the arms with a wide and deep seat, the back is tall and the chair has a good seated height.
Of the highest quality and a most attractive shape, this is a really striking chair. The Zoffany fabric suits it so well and it is a usable, comfortable and beautiful antique chair.
Dimensions are:
34 inches wide, 34 inches deep and 43.5 inches high.
Floor to seat is 20.5 inches.
For metric please multiply by 2.5
Webberley Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Wingback Chair to the 1890s.
Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Webberley Antiques Profile Page
Very Good Wing Back Chair in the Queen Anne Manner C. 1890
