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Birds Eye Maple Folding Campaign Chair
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Birds Eye Maple Folding Campaign Chair

19th century
Description

A late 19th century folding campaign chair made entirely from birds eye maple.

H:91cm W:61cm D:79cm

For re-upholstery but usable as it is.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Birdseye Maple Campaign Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1219283
Description
A late 19th century folding campaign chair made entirely from birds eye maple.

H:91cm W:61cm D:79cm

For re-upholstery but usable as it is.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Birdseye Maple Campaign Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219283
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An antique birds eye maple folding armchair featuring curved legs, padded armrests, an oval backrest, and green textured upholstery.
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Unit 7c
Riverside Trading Estate
Fiddlers Ferry
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2UL
United Kingdom

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Location: Unit 7c, Riverside Trading Estate, Fiddlers Ferry, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2UL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique birds eye maple folding armchair featuring curved legs, padded armrests, an oval backrest, and green textured upholstery.
Birds eye maple folding campaign chair
Ref: SA1219283
An antique birds eye maple folding armchair featuring curved legs, padded armrests, an oval backrest, and green textured upholstery.
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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.

Designed for portability during military travel, campaign chairs typically feature folding mechanisms or demountable parts. During the nineteenth century, these pieces were crafted from durable or figured timbers to provide both practicality and status for officers in the field.

These chairs frequently feature decorative hardwoods such as birds eye maple, mahogany, or teak, combined with metal hinges and leather or fabric upholstery. Birds eye maple was particularly prized for its distinct figure and smooth finish.

Authentic pieces show period-correct joinery, original brass or iron folding hardware, and evidence of genuine hand-craftsmanship. Look for natural wear around pivot points, period upholstery remnants, and authentic patination on the timber frame.

A campaign armchair functions well as an accent chair in a study, library, or living room corner. Its distinct silhouette and folding mechanism provide a striking contrast alongside modern minimalist furnishings or classic timber bookcases.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the grain to protect the finish. Keep folding mechanisms clean and lightly lubricated, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve the upholstery.
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