This is an antique country house captain''s chair. An English, elm smoker''s bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb country house appeal with the classic bow form
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Select elm stocks show excellent grain interest throughout
Graced with appealing caramel hues to the delightful form
The upper rail crowned with a prominent arched and bowed back rest
Baluster turned spindles rise obliquely supporting the striking horseshoe armrest
Each arm terminates in out-turned scrolled hand grips
Saddle deeply sculpted with defined leg scallops
Standing upon a quartet of stout baluster legs united by a ''H'' stretcher
This is a striking antique country house captain''s chair, with appealing colour and fine English craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 65cm (25.5'''')
Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'''')
Max Height: 77.5cm (30.5'''')
Seat Width: 39.5cm (15.5'''')
Seat Depth: 40cm (15.75'''')
Seat Height: 49.5cm (19.5'''')
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Internal Reference: 25109
Antique Number: SA1124648
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 77.5cm (30.5inches)
Width is 65cm (25.6inches)
Depth is 53.5cm (21.1inches)
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