Reclining Easy Armchair C.1880

Name: Reclining Easy Armchair C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1132440
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Splendid mahogany framed easy armchair or library chair with an unusual reclining mechanism c.1880. Button upholstered backrest and padded arms raised on turned spindles over a generously proportioned sprung seat (height 16"). Turning the knobs at the front of the armrests allows the backrest to recline on hinged brass stays. Turned front legs (repeating the design of the arm supports) and swept rear legs on brown pot castors. Worn but serviceable upholstery in an aubergine coloured chenille. Otherwise very good condition, sturdy frame and mechanism, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

The reclining mechanism featured in this chair was registered by the Landsdown Brothers of Bath in 1881.

Width: 26" (66 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 37" (94 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

94cm (37.01")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1132440

Dealers Internal Reference

37788

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Splendid mahogany framed easy armchair or library chair with an unusual reclining mechanism c.1880.

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Button upholstered backrest and padded arms raised on turned spindles over a generously proportioned sprung seat (height 16").

Collinge Antiques

Turning the knobs at the front of the armrests allows the backrest to recline on hinged brass stays. Turned front legs (repeating the design of the arm supports) and swept rear legs on brown pot castors. Worn but serviceable upholstery in an aubergine coloured chenille. Otherwise very good condition, sturdy frame and mechanism, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

The reclining mechanism featured in this chair was registered by the Landsdown Brothers of Bath in 1881.

Width: 26" (66 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 37" (94 cm)