This is a fine quality English Victorian ash & elm kitchen armchair, with large proportions, incorporating a good rush seat, circa 1890 in excellent original condition.
Summary:
Item: Kitchen Armchair
Circa: 1890
Period: Victorian
Wood: Ash & elm
Provenance: Lancashire, England
Large proportions
Shaped top rail with finials (smaller chair)
Spindle back design
Good rush woven seat
Shaped arms
Turned legs
Turned double stretchers
Solid in joint
Excellent quality
Original colour & stunning patination
Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality English Victorian ash & elm kitchen armchair, with large proportions, incorporating a good rush seat, circa 1890 in excellent original condition. This country kitchen chair boasts large proportions and is constructed in the traditional method, with a solid sturdy frame. The Lancashire kitchen chair is designed with a shaped top rail, decorated with small finials. The chair back incorporates three rows of elegant turned spindles, interspersed by curved bars, flanked by turned columns; which are secured by lovely bar-shaped arms, raised on substantial quality turned spindles and front legs. The hand-woven rush seat is in excellent condition and provide plenty of support; finished with narrow slats to the seat edges. The chair legs are decorated with bulbous turned stretchers at the front, united by twin side stretchers and rear stretcher, which ensures these traditional kitchen chairs stand firm on the ground. The over-size heavy turned stretcher at the front of the chair is a sign of quality.
Dimensions:
External height = 105cm / 41? / 3ft5?
External width (arms) = 60.5cm / 23? / 1ft 11?
External depth = 54.5cm / 21½ / 1ft 9½
Back height = 62cm / 24? / 2ft 0?
Arm height = 71cm / 28 / 2ft 4
Seat height = 44.3cm / 17? / 1ft 5
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Seat width (between arms) = 45cm / 17Ύ / 1ft 5Ύ
Seat width (whole of seat) = 51.5cm / 20Ό / 1ft 8Ό
Seat depth = 44.5cm / 17½ / 1ft 5½
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality English Victorian ash & elm kitchen armchair, with large proportions, incorporating a good rush seat, circa 1890 in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frame, but nothing significant considering the age of them. The 19th century kitchen chair boasts a very good quality hand-woven rush seats which are supportive and is in excellent condition. The kitchen chair boasts a stunning rich dark colour and original patination; this cannot be re-created by re-polishing or with new chairs. The chair is heavy in weight, which is a good sign of quality. The chair is constructed in the traditional manner; it is solid in joint, sits firm on the ground and is ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £395 including free delivery & 14-day free returns to England, Wales & southern Scotland*.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day free no quibble returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.
Ref. 109388
Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.comInternal Reference: 109388
Antique Number: SA1109364
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 105cm (41.3inches)Width is 60.5cm (23.8inches)Depth is 54.5cm (21.5inches)
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