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Pair of Large Oak & Tapestry Armchairs C.1900
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Pair of Large Oak & Tapestry Armchairs C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Splendid pair of large 17th.c. style carved oak armchairs c.1900. Tall backrests with a large carved and pierced decoration to the top rail. Turned arms with padded rests and scrolling acanthus terminals on twist carved supports. Over generously proportioned sprung seats. Upholstered in a woven tapestry fabric with dense floral design continued on the rear of the backrest. Turned and block legs joined with twist carved stretchers at he front, sides and centre. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 26" (66 cm)

Height: 48" (122 cm)

Depth: 25" (63.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Tapestry Armchairs to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09393707
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Uniform barley twist turnings: mechanical lathe work rather than seventeenth-century hand carving.
Crisp acanthus carving on the crest rails: revival work produced with modern chisels.
Neat sawn surfaces on the back uprights: industrial timber preparation.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199101
Dealers Internal Reference
36538
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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.

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Splendid pair of large 17th.c. style carved oak armchairs c.1900. Tall backrests with a large carved and pierced decoration to the top rail. Turned arms with padded rests and scrolling acanthus terminals on twist carved supports. Over generously proportioned sprung seats.
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Upholstered in a woven tapestry fabric with dense floral design continued on the rear of the backrest.
Collinge Antiques

Turned and block legs joined with twist carved stretchers at he front, sides and centre. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 26" (66 cm)

Height: 48" (122 cm)

Depth: 25" (63.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Tapestry Armchairs to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09393707
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Uniform barley twist turnings: mechanical lathe work rather than seventeenth-century hand carving.
Crisp acanthus carving on the crest rails: revival work produced with modern chisels.
Neat sawn surfaces on the back uprights: industrial timber preparation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199101
Dealers Internal Ref
36538
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A pair of late nineteenth-century carved oak armchairs upholstered in green and yellow floral tapestry fabric with barley twist legs.
Pair of Large Oak & Tapestry Armchairs c.1900
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Tapestry Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Green, Yellow
  • MotifsBarley twist supports, Carved cresting rail, Upholstered armpads, Floral tapestry upholstery
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 63.5 cm (25 in)

This pair of large Jacobean revival armchairs, dating from c.1900, is made from dark brown oak with green and yellow floral tapestry upholstery. Each chair has a tall backrest topped by a carved and pierced cresting rail, along with padded armrests supported by twist carved pillars and scrolling acanthus terminals. The frames include turned and block legs connected by twist carved stretchers at the front, sides and centre, supporting generously proportioned sprung seats covered in a dense woven floral pattern that continues onto the rear of the backrest. The oak surfaces display a polished wax finish, highlighting the natural grain. Measuring 122 cm high, 66 cm wide and 63.5 cm deep, these armchairs provide substantial seating. In a contemporary home, these chairs suit principal reception rooms or studies, providing formal seating around a central fireplace or reading table. Their traditional design pairs well with classic or eclectic interior schemes, adding architectural presence and textural contrast to neutral walls and wooden flooring. The robust construction supports regular use in domestic settings, while the detailed carving and rich fabric bring traditional English country house character to living spaces or libraries.

FAQs

Jacobean Revival furniture gained popularity in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, referencing seventeenth-century English designs characterised by heavy oak construction, intricate carving, and spiral-turned barley twist supports.

These armchairs were typically constructed from solid European oak timber and upholstered with durable woven wool or cotton tapestry fabrics featuring botanical and floral patterns.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved crest rails, spiral barley twist legs and stretchers, pegged or mortise-and-tenon joinery, and natural age patina on the timber surfaces.

Position the pair symmetrically alongside a dark wood sideboard or place them flanking a stone fireplace to create a balanced focal point in a traditional living space.

Clean the carved oak timber with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically, while vacuuming the woven tapestry fabric gently on low suction to remove dust without disturbing fibres.
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