Chesterfield Porter Chair

1900 - 1920

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

A striking Georgian-style hall porter’s chair, upholstered in rich brown leather with a deep-buttoned hood, back, and seat. The studded edges add a refined touch, framing the chair’s sculptural silhouette with classic detail. All buttons are intact, and the leather remains in good condition, showing light, characterful distressing but no tears or holes. Historically placed in hotel lobbies or grand entrance halls, chairs of this design offered warmth and shelter to porters awaiting guests—its high back and hood protecting against drafts. Today, it stands as a true statement piece, equally suited to traditional or contemporary interiors where drama and craftsmanship are celebrated. With its commanding proportions and elegant detailing, this chair makes a striking statement—perfect for a hallway, reading nook, or dramatic interior focal point.

Physical Dimensions

Height

159cm (62.60")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

95cm (37.40")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167280

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI3866

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

Delivery :

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description

A striking Georgian-style hall porter’s chair, upholstered in rich brown leather with a deep-buttoned hood, back, and seat.

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The studded edges add a refined touch, framing the chair’s sculptural silhouette with classic detail.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

All buttons are intact, and the leather remains in good condition, showing light, characterful distressing but no tears or holes. Historically placed in hotel lobbies or grand entrance halls, chairs of this design offered warmth and shelter to porters awaiting guests—its high back and hood protecting against drafts. Today, it stands as a true statement piece, equally suited to traditional or contemporary interiors where drama and craftsmanship are celebrated. With its commanding proportions and elegant detailing, this chair makes a striking statement—perfect for a hallway, reading nook, or dramatic interior focal point.