Add a touch of refined period charm to your home with this stunning Victorian-era corner chair. Originally crafted from solid oak and with a cushion, this piece has been expertly finished with a later ''shabby chic'' distressed white paint, highlighting its intricate architectural details while fitting perfectly into modern, airy interiors.
• Intricate Woodwork: The chair features a highly decorative wrap-around backrest adorned with deeply carved foliate and floral motifs.
• Classical Elements: Two pierced splats with elegant scrollwork support the crest rail, flanked by turned spindles.
• Stately Legs: The front focal point is a bold cabriole leg featuring a prominent acanthus leaf carving on the knee, terminating in a classic ball-and-claw foot. The remaining three legs are square-tapered with subtle carved detailing.
• The Finish: The later white painted finish has been tastefully distressed to reveal the oak grain and carved depth beneath, providing a timeless, weather
...ed aesthetic.
• Drop-In Seat: Features a practical drop-in seat cushion, currently upholstered in a vintage-style floral tapestry fabric with botanical script. The drop-in design makes it incredibly easy to re-upholster to match your specific decor.
• Space-Saving Silhouette: Designed specifically to tuck into corners, making it an ideal accent piece for hallways, bedrooms, or as a unique vanity chair.
Condition & Dimensions
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The frame is sturdy and the carvings remain crisp. The paintwork is intentionally distressed for character.
• Style: Victorian / Provincial French influence.
• Material: Carved Oak (painted).
Height 83 cm
Seat height 46
Depth 61
Width 61
Seat 39 by 39
Opening hours:
Monday - Sunday 8.30 - 21.00 Seven Days.
By appointment only.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1205878
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 83cm (32.7inches)Width is 61cm (24.0inches)Depth is 61cm (24.0inches)
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