Search 0
53,910  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 273 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
273 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1191729
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Large 18th Century English Leather Porters Chair
Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
sold SA1191729
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2018
Browse dealers 140 items
Id #SA1191729
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Large 18th Century English Leather Porters Chair

18th century
Description

A Fabulous Grand Scale 18th Century English Mahogany and Leather Hall Porters Chair with Cupboard.

Of extremely grand scale, this chair would originally have graced the entrance hall of an important 18th century building. Designed for the night porter to sit in and protect them from the cold, the chair cocoons whoever is sitting in it. The leather is stitched and then further decorated studding to the top simulating a shell cresting, similar to the sort seen on important doorways of the period. The inside lower sections are buttoned. The leather has a fantastic colour and patination. It is also extremely comfortable to sit in and raised on castors. It has a cupboard with two doors in the lower section.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Leather Porters Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191729
Dealers Internal Reference
4018
Description
A Fabulous Grand Scale 18th Century English Mahogany and Leather Hall Porters Chair with Cupboard.
“
Of extremely grand scale, this chair would originally have graced the entrance hall of an important 18th century building.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Designed for the night porter to sit in and protect them from the cold, the chair cocoons whoever is sitting in it. The leather is stitched and then further decorated studding to the top simulating a shell cresting, similar to the sort seen on important doorways of the period. The inside lower sections are buttoned. The leather has a fantastic colour and patination. It is also extremely comfortable to sit in and raised on castors. It has a cupboard with two doors in the lower section.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Leather Porters Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191729
Dealers Internal Ref
4018
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet.
1 / 20
Archive I An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet.

Large 18th Century English Leather Porters Chair

Archive II An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XIX
Archive XX An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet. View XX
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 140
Items Sold 1,008
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified
Nov 2018
For Sale
140
Sold
1,008
An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet.
Large 18th Century English Leather Porters Chair
Ref: SA1191729
An 18th-century English leather porters chair featuring a rounded canopy hood, deep-buttoned tufted interior upholstery, brass stud trim, and a timber base cabinet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Detail View 15
Detail View 16
Detail View 17
Detail View 18
Detail View 19
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDomed canopy hood, Deep-buttoned tufting, Brass studding, Under-seat cupboard
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Originating in 16th to 18th-century Europe, porters chairs were placed near the main entryway of grand estates to accommodate hall porters. The enclosed domed hood was designed to shield the occupant from cold draughts near open doors.

Traditional porters chairs feature a heavy solid timber frame, typically oak or mahogany, fully upholstered in thick leather or heavy fabric. They often incorporate brass upholstery tacks and deep-buttoned tufting.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-nailed brass tacks, genuine surface patination on the leather, timber frame joinery consistent with the era, and sometimes include built-in under-seat cupboards or drawers.

Designers frequently utilise a porters chair as a structural focal point in large entryways, libraries, or open-plan living areas. Its high arched profile complements grand architectural features and tall ceilings.

Apply a specialist leather wax or balm periodically to keep the hides hydrated and prevent cracking. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid drying out the material.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories