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Early 20thc. Steel & Leather Club Fender
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Early 20thc. Steel & Leather Club Fender

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

Early 20thc. Steel & Leather Club Fender

With square & twisted columns &

Leather seat squabs.

58”w x 18”h x 18”d

147cm w x 46cm h x 46cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Steel Leather Club Fender to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202542
Dealers Internal Reference
6495
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Early 20thc. Steel & Leather Club Fender

With square & twisted columns &

Leather seat squabs.

58”w x 18”h x 18”d

147cm w x 46cm h x 46cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Steel Leather Club Fender to the 1910s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202542
Dealers Internal Ref
6495
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20thc. Steel & Leather Club Fender

Archive II An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather. View VII
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Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
Verified
Mar 2010
For Sale
164
Sold
2,030
An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather.
Early 20thc. Steel & Leather Club Fender
Ref: SA1202542
An early 20th-century dark steel club fender featuring vertical support spindles and twin corner seats upholstered in brown leather.
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  • ObjectFireplace Fenders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSteel, Leather
  • ColourBrown, Black
  • MotifsL-shaped corner seats, Vertical support spindles, Moulded base frame
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Edwardian club fender originates from the early twentieth century and reflects the traditional aesthetic of a gentleman's library or study. Constructed with a black steel frame, the piece incorporates a moulded base and vertical support spindles including square and twisted columns that hold up twin L-shaped corner seats. The seats feature brown leather upholstery with stitched seams across the cushions, creating a practical hearth accessory designed for sitting by a fireplace. Practical proportions measure 46 cm high by 147 cm wide and 46 cm deep. Suitable for placement directly onto a fireplace hearth in a reception room, sitting room or study, this club fender provides additional seating while framing the hearth area in a traditional domestic interior setting.

A club fender is a low metal framework topped with upholstered corner seats, designed to enclose a hearth while providing extra seating. Originating in 19th-century English gentlemens clubs, these structures offered warm perches near open fires without blocking heat distribution.

Classic club fenders feature sturdy metal bases, typically constructed from steel, wrought iron, or brass, with vertical support spindles. The corner seats are traditionally padded and upholstered in heavy-duty leather or thick textile fabric.

Authentic early 20th-century club fenders exhibit hand-fitted metal framing, age-appropriate patination, and visible wear along leather seams and corners. Structural indicators include forged metal supports or hand-riveted joints rather than modern uniform welds.

Positioning a club fender around an open hearth or log burner creates a defined architectural focal point in a living room, library, or dining area. The padded corner seats offer functional, low-profile seating while maintaining open visual lines across the room.

Dust the steel framework regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a neutral microcrystalline wax to protect against oxidisation. Clean leather seating with a damp cloth and treat periodically with a specialised leather balm to preserve flexibility.
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