Antique Edwardian Walnut Carved Armchair Occasional Parlour Upholstered Chair

Antique Edwardian Walnut Lounge Chair.

An Elegant Turn of the Century Finely Carved Walnut Armchair.

An elegant and finely detailed Edwardian Walnut armchair, dating from the turn of the century, circa 1900. This handsome example represents the high-quality cabinetmaking of the period, drawing on historic design influences to create a comfortable and visually striking occasional chair.

The backrest features uprights detailed with crisp vertical incised lines that accentuate the columned stiles, finishing with neatly carved scrolled ears at the top. Positioned below the back cushion is an eye-catching pierced horizontal splat, featuring a central shield-shaped reserve beautifully carved with traditional Edwardian floral and foliate motifs. This decorative carving is paired with structured openwork spindles beneath the padded armrests, which incorporate a central diamond-shaped boss with a carved rosette flanked by delicate fan turnings. The front arm supports are beautifully engineered, featuring distinctive reeded bulbous turnings that give the upper frame a wonderful architectural presence.

The chair stands on substantial, sharply turned front legs that perfectly mirror this design, carrying the identical reeded bulbous details as they taper down to the original brass and black porcelain castors. The rear legs are gently swept to provide excellent stability and a balanced profile. The seat, back, and arm cushions are upholstered in a rich crimson velour fabric, neatly finished with a coordinating woven textile braid. The Walnut timber retains a wonderful deep colour and an authentic historic patination throughout, making this a sophisticated piece that speaks for itself.

Condition Report The frame is structurally sound, with all joints remaining firm, strong, and secure. The original Walnut timber has a beautiful rich tone and an honest patina, showing only light signs of age-related use and minor surface marks consistent with a piece of this age. The crimson upholstery is used but remains in generally good, clean condition throughout, coming from a smoke and pet-free home. Crucially, the traditionally sprung base and inner padding are in great condition; the seat is exceptionally comfortable, supporting the weight well without any clunks or creaks when sat in. The original black porcelain castors remain in good, functional order.

Dimensions

Height: 810mm

Width: 650mm

Depth: 710mm

Seat Height: 400mm

Delivery

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